The Cranberry Sauce Upgrade Your Table Deserves


Hi friends!

Well, it’s official. The cold has arrived, and I’m back to dressing in layers every morning. A sweater over a long sleeve shirt, plus a jacket I’ll probably take off by lunch and put right back on by afternoon. Sound familiar? I’ll take it, though, because chilly weather means it’s almost time for holiday cooking.

Here’s what’s new this week:

🍊 Cranberry Orange Relish

This one is bright, tangy, and so easy to make! It’s a fresh, no-cook twist on cranberry sauce that will look so pretty on your Thanksgiving table. Make it a day or two ahead, and you’ve got one less thing to worry about on the big day.

Thank you so much for sticking with me, week after week. Whether you’ve been reading since the very beginning or just joined us, I’m so glad you’re here. It means the world to me that you open these emails and make these old recipes part of your kitchen, too.

Warmly,
Heidi (aka Lulu)

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