I usually start by determining what time we want to eat on Thanksgiving day. Some families like to eat a big Thanksgiving meal early in the day and then graze on snacks and leftovers throughout the evening. Others like to have their Thanksgiving meal at a normal dinner time. Figure out ...
If you’re fresh out of ideas for your latest crisis or are petrified after last year’s disaster, here are some tips to help you save Thanksgiving dinner. 1. Plan Ahead Start planning your Thanksgiving well in advance if you can. Create a checklist of tasks, from menu planning and gro...
I often opt to serve Thanksgiving dinner buffet style so I can decorate the table without worrying about serving dishes. When serving buffet style, I often add a few fall decorations like pumpkins, gourds, and leaves, keeping the whole look cohesive and attractive. Although I love to stack d...
Today, Friendsgiving is celebrated by people of all ages and backgrounds. It is a chance to come together with friends and create newfall traditions. Whether it’s acasserole dinner,a game night, or a weekend getaway, Friendsgiving is all about spending time with the people you care about. ...
With proper planning, hosting doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Create a checklist of tasks that need to be accomplished, from menu planning to home décor. Setting a deadline for these tasks will help you stay on top of everything and reduce stress as the big day approaches. Consider what...
Amidst all the pressure and stress to have a "perfect" Thanksgiving dinner,Ina Garten's cookinggame plan is simply planning ahead, according toUSA Today. She begins by outlining all the dishes she wants to serve, including drinks, appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, and makin...
Add some fun to Thanksgiving dinner this year with a set of felt acorn napkin rings. This easy Thanksgiving table decoration is the perfect way to incorporate a little color while still keeping the decor seasonal. To make the acorns, brush glue onto the tops and attach a pom-pom, then ...
At our home, we serve dessert a little later in the evening, giving everyone time to relax and digest. If the weather cooperates, we often walk between dinner and dessert. After clearing the dinner dishes, we re-set the table simply for dessert, usually served by candlelight, which adds ...
Add some fun to Thanksgiving dinner this year with a set of felt acorn napkin rings. This easy Thanksgiving table decoration is the perfect way to incorporate a little color while still keeping the decor seasonal. To make the acorns, brush glue onto the tops and attach a pom-pom, then ...