Having shared Persimmon, Pomegranate and Pistachio Salad from Choosing Sides (Andrews McMeel- September 10, 2013) by Crumbs on My Keyboard Tara Mataraza Desmond, i thought i should reopen the book in final 'sprint' before Thanksgiving 2013. Here's a 'what's with the bird' slice of inspiration, good for vegetarians at the table too. Browned Brussels Sprouts with Maple Butter Serves 4 to 6 Some people are evangelical about their favorite foods, determined to sway skeptics to...

Having not yet shined a light on good things from Vermont that Tracey Medeiros delivers to our door with The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook (The Countryman Press, May 2013), here's one of the book's recipes that will allow you to celebrate Thanksgiving Vermont style. Maple Roast Pumpkin Pie SERVES 8 From The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook by author Tracey Medeiros (The Countryman Press, May 2013). It had never occurred to Claire Fitts, the owner of...