Thanksgiving recipes & holiday events around Raleigh

November 2023
Thanksgiving recipes I am loving!

The perfect fall charcuterie board:

Meats: capicoli, salami, smoked prosciutto

Cheese: Gouda, brie, sharp cheddar

Veggies: carrots, celery, radish, peppers

Fruits: grapes, granny smith apples, honey crisp apples, Pomegranate, pears, olives

Nuts: Chocolate covered peanuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds

Extras: candy corn. baguettes, mini pumpkins, figs, whole grain crackers, chocolate, pickles

Dips: apple butter, honey butter, whole grain mustard,  humus, cream cheese dip

Fall Sangaria:

One of my favorite drinks for fall in a Sangaria. A glass of wine goes perfect with a thanksgiving meal. This fall sangaria hits all of the fall flavors: apple cider, white wine, bourbon, apples, & maple syrup. Don't forget the cinnamon rim! 

Decor tips for the holiday season!

Colors:

Amber, Forest Green, Pumpkin, Copper, beige, burgundy, plum

Ways to style your home: 

Adding latterns

accenting with wood

layered blankets and pillows

candles

faux fur

moody florals

glass jugs & vases

pumpkins 

Raleigh & surrounding areas tree lighting!

11/26 

SANFORD- Santa & live performances 

11/29 

TOBACCO RD CAMPUS- Santa & friends, local live performances

11/30 

FUQUAY VARINA- Sleigh rides, s'mores, live performances, artist villages, Santa

CLAYTON - Santa, store front decor contest, food truck, horse & carriage rides, Christmas spirit award, local performances

12/1 

APEX- local live performances & Santa 

WAKE FOREST - crafts, ornament sale, sweet treat sale, Grinch, local performances, food trucks

12/2 

CARY- skating ring, Santa's workshop, live performances, creative activities

DURHAM- live performances, night market, dining

GARNER- following Christmas parade, live performances, crafts, train rides, & Santa

ANGIER- drinks, hayrides, Santa, train rides

HOLLY SPRINGS- games, live music, food & beverages, face painting, Santa mailbox

12/5 

SELMA following Christmas parade

Local Christmas parades to attend! 

12/2 

APEX 5PM

GARNER 4:30PM

ANGIER 10AM

12/3 

ROLESVILLE 2PM

FUQUAY VARINA 4PM

12/4 

SANFORD 7PM

12/5 

SELMA 7PM

12/9 

CLAYTON 3PM

KNIGHTDALE 10AM

HOLLY SPRINGS 10AM

                                                                       DURHAM 10AM

CARY 2PM

12/10 

 PITTSBORO 3PM