In this episode: Alex unveils a surprise signature cocktail on the air, and we share colorful, seasonal recipes for a Thanksgiving menu (or anytime). Plus salty listener questions answered, eating mindfully, and hygge.

Our recipes of the week:

Lentil and Goat Cheese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Green Beans with Hazelnuts

Roasted Cauliflower and Apples with Dill

Pumpkin Pie Mousse Shooters

Our Winter 2015 signature cocktail: pomegranate spice hygge cocktail.

What is hygge? Now you know. (We first heard about it here.)

Eating mindfully.

Delicata squash fries, with our favorite seasonal squash.

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