Tools to prepare Thanksgiving dinner

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Thanksgiving dinner is a time to celebrate with family and friends. However, it can be difficult to avoid waste when preparing the meal. Here are five ways to prepare thanksgiving dinner without waste.

1. Shop for organic produce.

Organic produce is often more expensive, but it is worth it for the benefits. Not only does organic food avoid harmful chemicals, but it is also higher in nutrients.

2. Consider cooking with a turkey breast instead of a whole turkey.

A turkey breast is a healthier option because it is lower in fat and calories. It can also be cooked in a variety of ways.

3. Talk to family and friends to get ideas for recipes and ideas for menus.

4. Create a grocery list and plan meals around what is on sale.

5. Don’t stress yourself. Start preparation a week in advance. You can tear your bread for stuffing. Figure out your table setting. Make sure you have containers and aluminum foil, plastic wrap.

What are some things to consider when preparing for Thanksgiving Dinner?

Smart Tips to Help You Prepare for Thanksgiving

    1. Decide what cookware and kitchen tools will be needed before thanksgiving in the fridge) Make sure you have the breadbasket, ladle for gravy, serving spoon for the stuffing, gravy boat for the gravy.
    2. Make sure to have purchased the decorative tablecloth and matching napkins
    3. Make sure you know what dinnerware you are going to use.
    4. Don’t put raisins in the stuffing (hehe)
    5. Know how to cook your turkey
    6. Make and freeze the gravy. …
    7. Make the cranberry sauce. or used canned cranberry sauce.
    8. You could Make and freeze the mashed potatoes
    9. You could make and freeze the dinner rolls
    10. Decide what your desserts are going to be, bake the pies the day before Thanksgiving Day. Do not forget the cool whip!
    11. know what beverages will be served, coffee, juice, or soda
    12. Have your seating arrangement planned out, you don’t want to put people together that don’t like each other.
      1. “Making homemade place cards is something everyone can enjoy — and it makes the table that much more special.”
      2. my grandchildren do this every year and its neat to see how they decorate the names
      3. Take time to enjoy the preparation of the day.
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  • Carve the turkey: Don’t carve the turkey the second it comes out of the oven! You’ll want the meat to rest for at least 20 minutes before digging in. It’s best to wait until dinner is served to carve. One more tip: Don’t carve at the table—it’s so messy.

What are some thanksgiving traditions in your family?

We have the regular menu of thanksgiving food. We play games after we eat or go to the movies. Then later we have dessert. And have second round of leftovers.

Having a heart of gratitude means having an appreciation for life in this moment in time. It’s counting our blessings, noticing simple pleasures, and being grateful the abundance already here. When we are truly thankful for what we already have and content with what is – this is enough.

I would love to know about your Thanksgiving Day traditions.

Happy Thanksgiving

Kathie

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