Hi, everyone. You are listening to Radio Cherry Bomb, and I'm your host, Carrie Diamond, coming to you from New York City.

Happy Thanksgiving Bomb Squad. Today's guest is the amazing Tommy Vincent. If you know Tommy, you know she is a woman of wisdom, warmth, generosity, and grit.

And I could not think of anyone

better to join us for our pre- Thanksgiving episode. Tommy is the author of the brand new book,

The Table of Life, Nourishing the Soul with Food, Love, and Faith, which is a gorgeous

blend of memoir, life lessons, and recipes. Cooking saved my life, she writes in the book, and you will feel

the truth of that on every page. Today, we talk about the power of gathering, the healing that can

happen around a table, and how Tommy grew from a young girl navigating huge challenges to the phenomenal

woman she is today. We also get into some practical Thanksgiving matters and lots of

recipes, because when you are part of a professional football family, as Tommy is, and feeding

20-plus hungry guests, you learn a trick or two. If you need perspective, grounding, or just a

moment of kindness before the holiday, Tommy is the person you want to hear from. Stay tuned for my chat with Tommy

Vincent. Today's show is presented by J.W. Marriott. At Cherry Bomb, we love a great celebration,

and so to our friends at J.W. Marriott. Their signature garden party events have become a

hallmark of the brand and a true tribute to the art of gathering.

Whether indoors, outdoors, or any season, each event incorporates distinctive touches.

Fresh ingredients from the J.W. Garden often inspire the menu, and even appear in sustainable

centerpieces that anchor the long communal table. One standout detail, a butter candle that was as clever as it was

delicious. Yes, a candle made out of butter. We also admire the brand's dedication to reducing

food waste. And another thoughtful touch, menus crafted from seed paper. So guests can take home a piece

of the JW Garden, a party favor that actually grows.

Ready to host your own garden party?

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