Thanksgiving is in three days and kitchens across America are filled with thawing turkeys, drying bread cubes and cans of cranberry sauce and French-cut green beans. Garage refrigerators overflow with cases of domestic beer. Board games are dusted off, arguments for the possibility of a Steeler/Eagle Super Bowl are prepped while we remind ourselves not to talk politics with family.

In contrast to the chaos of our day-to-day lives throughout the year, Thanksgiving is a day to take a time-out and enjoy great food, the company of loved ones and mediocre football. Even in 2017, there is a Rockwellian peacefulness to the family Thanksgiving.

On Monday's Smart Talk, we'll talk about preparing your Thanksgiving table with Chef Donna Desfor; we'll answer your questions about turkey preparation, wine and beer pairings, and some fresh ideas for some standards. Chef Desfor has some tips for substitutions for forgotten ingredients and some creative desert ideas. Let this be your year to take that yam-and-marshmallow casserole to the next level.