On this episode of "Make It Cute" Miles talks about all things Thanksgiving. Not actually all things Thanksgiving, but more so the concept of general gratitude and thankfulness as well as stories and memories of Thanksgiving's prior. Miles is anything but a homebody and he recants his Thanksgiving from one year ago where he solo travelled to Europe instead of the traditional Thanksgiving itinerary. Miles shares two Thanksgiving inspired recipes including his favorite mashed potatoes for one and a super simple cranberry inspired cocktail. This is an episode that will leave you feeling stuffed with pensive thoughts of how to be thankful everyday and enjoy the little things.

Mashed Potatoes for One:

2 russet potatoes

1 sprig of thyme

4 oz heavy cream

2 tbsp butter

1 tsp salt

1 garlic clove (crushed)

.5 tsp black or white pepper

Kitchen tools: A sieve or food mill or potato ricer

Peel potatoes and cube into 3/4" cubes. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water and add salt. Bring potatoes to boil and reduce to simmer until potatoes can be pierced with a fork. Run potatoes through a sieve or food mill. In a small saucepan combine heavy cream, thyme, butter, garlic clove, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until cream is fragrant. Remove aromatics and combine cream and potatoes. Serve immediately. Optionally garnish with scallions or chives. Or parsley, cause you're fancy ;)

Super Simple Rum and Cran:

1.5 oz dragonberry bacardi white rum

4-5 oz cranberry juice

1-2 lime wedges (for serving/garnish)

Combine ingredients in a glass over ice, stir. Squeeze in lime and enjoy. (Doesn't get more simple than that, and you deserve an easy win today)

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