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Table Manners, Thanksgiving Style
From my office, I can hear the whir of the electric mixer. It’s Thanksgiving morning, the place is full of guests, and someone is sautéing onions for the stuffing. Bless that person. Our dining room table has two extra leaves, and expands to comfortably seat 12. When 16 of us sit down to eat this afternoon, we will try to […]
Keep Your Side Dishes Warm
As you’re preparing tomorrow’s big meal here’s some ways to keep your side dishes warm while the turkey finishes cooking (or you wait for tardy guests to arrive). – Store your gravy in an insulated Thermos – Keep mashed potatoes or another starchy side warm in a slow-cooker turned on to low – Stash other casseroles in an insulated cooler […]
Freezing Unbaked Pies a Tip from The Kitchn
If you’ve been charged with deciding on the Thanksgiving dessert recipes this year, opt for fruit pies because you can make them this weekend and pop them in the freezer until Thanksgiving day. According to our friends over at The Kitchn, making a fruit pie ahead of time and freezing it is the best option because the crust will start […]
Hosting Thanksgiving
If you’re having the family over for Thanksgiving, it’s safe to say your to-do list is already overflowing with tasks like planning the menu, grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning up. If you’re anything like me, cleaning up after dinner is something I’d rather not think about until well…after dinner. But putting some time and effort into keeping things tidy before […]
