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The Local Palate Magazine | Winter 2025 tequila Whether you're a native Texan"Oysters are also a celebratory food, and weve reached high celebration season. My family loves to shuck our own oysters before a big feast like Thanksgiving, and this year, we are going to do that and keep the rest of the meal just as simple. Managing editor Emily Havener and culinary content manager Brittany Furbee pulled together A Simple Thanksgiving to help you do that, too. If youre looking for ideas for a Christmas main, check out Culinary