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Another game-changing mistake Mike identified was failing to shop for produce in season. Thanksgiving is fundamentally a harvest holiday, celebrating the bounty of the fall season. By choosing ingredients that are in season, cooks can utilize fresh, local produce that inspires creativity. Mike encourages visiting farmers' markets or even using home-grown vegetables from a personal garden. By letting the in-season ingredients shape his menu, he found unique flavors and dishes that gave his Thanksgiving meal a fresh twist.