Every November, we’re reminded to slow down, gather, and give thanks. And while Thanksgiving looks a little different for everyone — big families, small tables, Friendsgiving, beach picnics, or even a quiet dinner for one — the heart of it is always the same:

we show love by feeding each other.

In the olive oil world, we talk constantly about health, polyphenols, flavor profiles, harvest seasons, and regions — and yes, all of that matters. But lately I’ve been thinking about something simpler:

✨ Olive oil is really an act of generosity.
We press a fruit, bottle the best of it, and share it — not because we have to eat, but because we want the people we love to enjoy something beautiful.

Maybe that’s why drizzling olive oil over warm bread or tossing a salad for the table feels so much like a love language.

This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for:
• the comfort of meals shared with the people who make life sweeter
• the magic of recipes passed down, rewritten, and reinvented
• the familiar clink of dishes, laughter in the kitchen, and “just a little more”
• farmers and producers who pour their hearts into every harvest
• and you — the community that reminds me every day why food matters

No matter what you’re serving this week — turkey, tofurkey, lasagna, oysters, or takeout (no judgment here!) — I hope your table is filled with warmth, connection, and something delicious.

And if a beautiful drizzle of olive oil happens to make its way across your plate?
Even better. 💛

Happy Thanksgiving from my table to yours.

— Suzanne, The Olive Oil Gal