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KARACOOKS
KARACOOKS
Good Food · Honest History · Strong Opinions
  • Close-up of a red maple leaf in autumn, lit from behind, with orange and crimson leaves around it.

    Why October Through January Is My Happy Place

    ByKara October 4September 28 Personal, Writing

    Most people wait all year for summer. I wait for October through January: the oven back on, Halloween, nine pies, latkes, Christmas lights, and a table full of people against the dark.

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  • Thanksgiving Menu 2025. An image of a Thanksgiving menu. The top and bottom of the image are bordered with fall leaves. The categories shown are Starters, Main Course, Sides, Desserts, and Beverages.

    Thanksgiving 2025

    ByKara November 30May 16 Personal

    A little after the fact, but here’s our menu from this year’s Thanksgiving and a few food photos. I wound up sending a text to everyone attending around noon, telling them that I was running about an hour behind. Giving myself that extra hour made the day so much less stressful and we had a…

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KaraCooks is written, cooked, photographed, and gardened by one person in Johns Creek, Georgia.

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    • Behind The Blog
    • Holiday Menus
  • What I Use
    • The Pantry
    • The Grill & Smoke
    • The Garden
    • The Everyday Kitchen
    • The Bookshelf
    • Keeping It Out of The Landfill
    • For the Animals
    • Coffee & The Bar
    • Behind the Camera
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    • About & FAQ
    • Disclosure
    • Where I Stand
    • Recommendations