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by Erin Mae Szrankowski

Renowned chef/restaurateur/multiple James Beard Award-winner Thomas Keller will visit King of Prussia's Williams-Sonoma for a signing of Ad Hoc at Home (Artisan). Named after his casual Napa Valley restaurant that specializes in family-style comfort food, the cookbook provides recipes for dishes like their infamous fried chicken. Buy a copy of Keller's cookbook at Williams-Sonoma to get the superchef's signature. Williams-Sonoma, 160 N. Gulph Road, King of Prussia, 610-265-5970, williams-sonoma.com.

Get your tryptophan on early: Down Home Diner's Jack McDavid and local butcher Charles Giunta are preparing a Turducken-based feast, complete with sweet potato bisque, broccoli rabe with braised pork belly, fried oysters with pepper hash, baked sweet corn casserole, pumpkin spice bread with basil cream cheese frosting and, of course, the three-meats-in-one star of the show. Before the meal, McDavid and Giunta will go over how to perfect your Turkey Day dinner — good timing, as you'll have the entire Reading Terminal at your fingertips. Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Arch streets, 215-922-2317, readingterminalmarket.org.

Greensgrow Farms' pig-out party will raise funds for a community kitchen space at St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Prepare for Cuban-style roast pork, salmon and vegetarian/vegan options. Since the roast's at Philadelphia Brewing Co., you'll also get a chance to sip on PBC's new Harvest from the Hood beer, made with hops grown at Greensgrow. E-mail events@greensgrow.org to RSVP, or purchase tickets off Greensgrow's Web site. Philadelphia Brewing Co., 2423-39 Amber St., 215-427-2702, greensgrow.org.

Supper is hosting a late-afternoon Thanksgiving feast. For first course, you have the option of smoked butternut squash soup or a Boston bibb and herb salad. Other dishes include roasted turkey, giblet gravy and cranberry compote; sautéed Brussels sprouts with smoked bacon and shallots; and a caramelized root vegetable cassoulet. On the side: sourdough bread stuffing, candied sweet potatoes or potato puree. Dessert-wise, dig in to house-baked pumpkin or apple crumb pies. Reservations required. Supper, 926 South St., 215-592-8180, supperphilly.com.

The Philadelphia Development Partnership is an organization that believes in the entrepreneurial spirit, providing kickstarts to business owners. The theme for this year's PDP cook-off, now in its eighth year, is Mexican tapas, featuring guest judge Jose Garces alongside Zana Billue of Zana Cakes and chef Keith Lucas of MANNA. Entries will be divided into two divisions: appetizers and desserts. There will also be a silent auction that benefits PDP and its work. Call or go online for tix. PNC Bank Center, Third Floor Banquet Hall, 1600 Market St., 215-545-3100, pdp-inc.org.