Give Thanks Thanksgiving Dinner Planning Tips We wanted to share a blog from our friends at Soffia Wardy on planning your Thanksgiving Dinner. Pepper and Soffia of Soffia Wardy share our passion for entertaining, eating and enjoying life. These ladies definitely know how to host a dinner party! “Following are some planning tips I have learned over the years to help you navigate the big banquet and hopefully avoid a few pitfalls the day of: No holiday is complete without some whimsical collectible pieces. Meet Vernon the Vadalia Onion Doll, Mr. Caleb Carrot, Mr. Talbot Turkey and Rory the Rooster. …

Pumpkin Muffins! Yes, we realize we’ve been posting a lot about pumpkins recently. We can’t help it! They’re just so fun and festive. Today, though, we are going to share something terribly tasty with you. My (virginia) mother used to make these pumpkin muffins for us at least once a week come fall. I was recently in New York City and one of my friends begged me for this recipe. I had taken these to her Thanksgiving dinner one year and she claims they were the highlight. Get cooking and let us know what you think! Preheat oven to 350. …