Gameplan: Pacific Northwest Thanksgiving. 3 Days Ahead: Make the cranberry sauce Make the spice mixture 2 Days Ahead: Boil the wild rice Make the vinaigrette Saute the chard
1 Day Ahead: Mix the salad Bake the apples Marinate the venison
On the Day: Whip the creme fraiche early on Prepare the oysters Roast the venison Reheat the chard and apples Finish the salad