The Most Delicious Thanksgiving Cocktail Recipe

Caramel sauce is involved.

View in Browser  SHOP GH+ MEMBERS SUBSCRIBE   Welcome! I'm excited to share the awesome finds and solutions I run across here at GH. I'm always on the lookout for ways to make life easier and tastier — and to make my home more inviting (sound familiar?). ULTIMATE HOLIDAY GUIDE | THANKSGIVING & BEYOND Getting Ready for the Big Day? Help's Here!  In all honesty, I'm not the head chef in my household. But come the festive season, I'm all in. You could call me a 'special occasions' cook! Baking pies? You know I love that, and I can't wait to make that stunning stuffed squash from our Holiday Issue. I also love to mix a festive cocktail! Pecan Pie Martinis (recipe below) were a hit last year – save these ones for dessert! Here's something special for you Thanksgiving planners: our Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner Guide, No Matter What Your Plans. It's brimming with Good Housekeeping's all-time best turkey, sides and dessert recipes. The icing on the cake? 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Wishing you a Thanksgiving full of delicious moments and lovely memories! JOIN US NOW! PECAN PIE MARTINI 2 parts crème de cacao 1 part bourbon 1/2 part Irish cream For glass rim Caramel sauce Chopped pecans 1. Dip the rim of your glasses in caramel, then coat in chopped pecans.  2. Pour crème de cacao, Irish cream and bourbon into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until cold, 10 to 20 seconds. 3. Carefully pour into rimmed glasses, holding back the ice. Option to sprinkle with nutmeg, cocoa, cinnamon or your favorite holiday spice. Cheers! WELLNESS | GOOD-FOR-YOU TRAVEL The author, left, and a fellow traveler on Koh Samui. Maybe It's Time to Plan a Feel-Better Vacation If you've ever wondered about going on a health retreat, stop wondering and book it. As the health director of Good Housekeeping, I've been to many, from a hot springs resort in Colorado to a weight-focused getaway in South Carolina, and most recently a luxe holistic spa on the Thai island of Koh Samui (where the next White Lotus season was filmed) for a program rooted in Eastern medicine. The common thread? Every decision is a happy one: Which delicious, nutrient-dense meal should I try? Stroll in nature, learn to meditate or meet a naturopath to ease neck pain and build healthy habits? Maybe just get a therapeutic massage or a facial (hey, it's a vacation!). These retreats focus entirely on you, are judgment-free zones and offer expert support to help meet your health goals. A treatment room, top; the Yoga Pavillion; a mindful lunch, all at Kamalaya. Health retreats are slow-paced, leaving room for epiphanies real life sometimes crowds out. At Kamalaya in Thailand, I met with a former monk who helps people approach health changes. He explained that we think we "decide" to change with our head, but lasting change comes from listening to our bodies, where emotions are stored. It clicked: My body was aching because I kept pushing through situations that didn't feel right. Since then, I've paid much closer attention to its messages. When choosing a retreat, read the details and reviews. Some, like this hiking retreat in British Columbia, are structured; others are more flexible, perfect for a weekend getaway. Some are spartan and phone-free, focusing on one aspect of health, while others lean toward pampering with a side of yoga. Health retreats vary in price and are great for women traveling alone — friends are easily made because you all had the same genius idea: putting your health first! FIND YOUR PERFECT WELLNESS RETREAT UNIQUE GIFTS | TOP PICKS FROM THE GH TEAM Tiny Trays These candy-colored Scalloped Lacquer Mini Trays are fully customizable and come in an array of bright colors or neutrals. 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