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The November issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray is filled to the brim with holiday.  Rach and her staff have packed this issue full of everything from holiday inspired recipes, to great gift ideas and three wonderful destinations perfect for your next winter getaway. 

One thing I really dig about each issue of Everyday is the Centerpiece of the Month.  Each month you’ll get some really great ideas from some really cool people.  And the best part is the centerpieces usually wouldn’t be too expensive to make, and even a less than artistic person (such as myself..) could make them.  This month’s centerpiece is probably the cheapest and chicest yet.  It was designed by the famed South Carolina Lee brothers Matt and Ted, whose recently published The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook has been getting rave reviews.  The centerpiece is inspired by a walk down the canned-foods aisle.  If you want to create the look yourself, the Lee brothers suggest that you choose colorful retro looking cans and fill them with bunches of brightly colored cut flowers.

A few other highlights from the November issue:

• Forget the recipes and make an “anything goes” chicken noodle soup, with help from the No-Recipe Zone.  And the November issue packed plenty of Turkey Day punch, but if you’ve had your fill of leftovers already have no fear.  The 7 Day Meal Planner is here.  You’ll find pasta, pork chops, veggie burgers and the rest you’ll have to find out for yourself. 
• Rachael shares a great tip, one I’m sure to use, for pampering guests.  After filling their bellies with lots of delicious food, hand them a damp, steaming washcloth to wipe their hands with.  Just dampen and roll the clothes, then microwave for 45 seconds.

Stay tuned for the scoop on the December issue of Everyday With Rachael Ray.