Behind The Scenes: How Oprah Does Thanksgiving
No matter what else is on the menu, guests can count on two traditions: bubbles and a knockout dessert.
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of The Coveteur
Since we can't all be lucky enough to score an invite to Oprah's, here's a peek at her plans for this year's holiday. After everyone sips flutes of pink Champagne, she'll serve a delectable multicourse meal developed by her chef, Sonny Sweetman, featuring fresh produce from her garden ("Brussels sprouts are underrated," says Oprah). The grand finale will be a luscious sweet potato pie from baker Sam Godfrey based on his grandmother Pearl Turner's recipe. Oprah's verdict: "I dare you to find a better-tasting pie." For a selection of Oprah's Thanksgiving recipes, go to
oprah.com/novemberrecipes.
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of The Coveteur
The Menu
One of Oprah's favorite touches: a printed menu by
Charles Fradin Home.
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of The Coveteur
The Table
Place settings (
Chinese Bouquet in green) match the verdant centerpieces by
Lily Lodge.
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of The Coveteur
Sipping Pretty
Show and Tell
Our cover photographer, Jake Rosenberg of
The Coveteur, gives Oprah a preview.
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of The Coveteur
Life of Pie
"My beloved grandmother would be astounded at the thought of her little pie being in
O magazine," says baker Sam Godfrey, founder of Perfect Endings in Napa, California. You can order your own at
PerfectEndings.com.
Photo: Jake Rosenberg of The Coveteur
Life of Pie
"Even Stedman's aunt, who makes a fantastic sweet potato pie, says this one is better." —Oprah
From the
November 2015 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
