Michael here, friends – and I couldn't be more thankful to spend Thanksgiving with my family (including Bandit and Captain Flint, too).

I've always been in charge of fixing the Thanksgiving bird. And if you need a new twist on your standard turkey recipe, I highly recommend you try my infamous turkey vindaloo recipe:

This twist on Madhur Jaffrey’s chicken vindaloo has become a Bennet family tradition for Thanksgiving – and in the years I get it right (never guaranteed), it is fall-off-the-bone good.

But as we come to the end of a whirlwind year spent fighting for Coloradans in Washington as I work to earn your vote for governor back here at home, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the people who make it all possible – like you, friend.

Thank you for giving your time, money, and energy in support of our shared responsibility to build opportunity for one another and for the next generation.

Thank you for your commitment to doing everything you can to help us make Colorado the best place to live, work, and raise a family.

And above all, thank you for believing in me.

However you choose to have your turkey today, I hope you enjoy a delicious meal, a restful food coma, and a joyful holiday with the people you love the most. I know I will.

Thank you again, and Happy Thanksgiving,

– Michael and the entire Bennet family