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Recipes Thanksgiving

Friendsgiving Challenge #1: Real Friendship is Working Around Everyone’s Dietary Restrictions

Kyle’s created a full Friendsgiving menu that accommodates about a dozen dietary restrictions, and she’s used an impressive graphing system to make it happen.

Kyle Cornforth November 16, 2017 25 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Femme Brûlée: Pumpkin Pie

Despite all the potential for error, I do genuinely think it’s still worth it to make pies.

Reneice Charles November 11, 2017 18 Comments
Thanksgiving

OPEN THREAD: Thanksgiving 2016 Family Togetherness Time Right Here Together

We’re spending Thanksgiving together as a family; you don’t have to dress up but it would be nice if you tried the mashed potatoes. Get in here!

the team November 25, 2016 118 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

How To Cook Vegducken (Or: How to Spend Thanksgiving Heartsick and Far From Home)

“I get up off the floor, reach for a long, heavy leek and a cutting board and my favorite knife, its weight in my palm like an amulet. I feel like a stranger in my own life, but I have seven hours and eight dishes left. There is work to be done.”

Maree November 22, 2016 29 Comments
Thanksgiving

How To Be Alone on Thanksgiving

So, you’re spending Thanksgiving 2016 alone. I’m here to let you know that spending Thanksgiving alone is not only just fine, it’s also damn fun.

Ari November 21, 2016 31 Comments
Queer Fashion Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Be The Raging Feminist Killjoy Your Family Fears with FASHION

Why not bring the fight to them? Wear your heart and your guts and your politics on your sleeve. And across your chest, and on your head.

Laneia November 16, 2016 30 Comments
Thanksgiving

OPEN THREAD: Welcome To Thanksgiving Headquarters, Population Weirdos

I hope somebody brought mashed potatoes! Welcome to your Thanksgiving / Not-Thanksgiving-If-You-Don’t-Live-in-the-US Feelings Atrium!

Riese November 27, 2015 224 Comments
Community Thanksgiving

100 Things Autostraddle Staffers Are Thankful For This Year

“Autostraddle commenters! Autostraddle readers! THE PERSON LOOKING AT THIS RIGHT NOW, BASICALLY. Y’all are our lifeblood, and I love each and every one of you.”

the team November 26, 2015 33 Comments
Sports Thanksgiving

15 Useful Phrases To Yell At Thanksgiving Football

“Summon all the indignation you can muster and pretend you are shouting down a Planned Parenthood opposer.”

Isabel November 25, 2015 40 Comments
Thanksgiving

You Can Still Play Queer Thanksgiving Bingo

Check off these special items you’re likely to find at any queer Thanksgiving gathering and be thankful for your chosen fam.

Alley Hector November 28, 2014 9 Comments
Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING OPEN THREAD: Who Wants a Holiday Hug?

After you eat your turkey and drink your eggnog, come on in and cuddle up.

Heather Hogan November 27, 2014 215 Comments
Astrology, Tarot & Witchcraft Thanksgiving

Fool’s Journey: A Thanksgiving Tarot Spread To Help You Survive Family Gatherings

Shocker: not everyone loves traditional family gatherings. You wanted a tarot spread which would help you navigate Thanksgiving, so here’s one to look at the energies around your dinner table and deal with whatever is getting you down.

Beth November 26, 2014 13 Comments
Food Lists Thanksgiving

47 Thanksgiving Recipes Your Holiday Guests Will Thank You For

Scrumptious fall recipes to ensure your first Thanskgiving will go off without a hitch.

Kaitlyn November 24, 2014 12 Comments
Thanksgiving

FRIDAY OPEN THREAD: What Are You Thankful For?

Get in here and let’s talk about that special time of year when pie definitively wins the pie vs cake war!

Adrian November 21, 2014 163 Comments
Playlists Thanksgiving

Playlist: You’ll Be Traveling For Thanksgiving

Because Serial isn’t long enough yet.

Ryan Yates November 18, 2014 10 Comments
Food Lists Thanksgiving

53 Recipes For Your Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

We’ve got everything from the things you feed that cousin who always shows up at 9 am to the crazy delicious desserts that will make you forget all that wheat your body hates.

Kate November 17, 2014 8 Comments
Thanksgiving

Dear Queer Diary: Journal Your Thanksgayving

A selection of three handy dandy printables to help you document your pumpkin pie extravaganza.

Maggie November 28, 2013 9 Comments
Thanksgiving

OPEN THREAD: Thanksgivukkah Forever

How’s your Thanksgivukkah going so far? Did you light a menorah last night? Have you turned on Pieces of April yet?

Laneia November 28, 2013 116 Comments
Thanksgiving

Get Involved & Spread the Word: Thanksgiving Day Body Support

This Thanksgiving, we want to make sure that you get the support, resources, and community that you need!

Bevin November 27, 2013 5 Comments
Recipes Thanksgiving

Get Baked: Amish Apple Pie With Streusel

With Amish apple pie with streusel, the base ingredients are just so tasty that there’s really no bad way to combine them.

Laura Mandanas November 26, 2013 3 Comments
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