Updated: March 2019 As a resident of Northwest Austin who often has visitors in town, I’ve been asked for “where to eat” advice quite a bit, but as a home cook food blogger who eats out at some great restaurants, it quickly became my mission to put together a solid round-up of places near me,…
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Mastering Thanksgiving: Ten Tips Plus!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone reading this, and beyond. I’m thankful for your support.
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 10 – How Much Food Per Person
This is a big question, and because I like to have lots of leftovers for sandwiches, pot pies and soup, I like to go big.
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 9 – Be An Awesome Guest
If you’ve offered to help, brought what you said you’d bring, and your host says he or she is all good…chill out and enjoy the awesome company and spread.
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 8 – Make Stock & Organize Leftovers
Divide your leftovers so you don’t let anything go bad in case you need a break from them.
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 7 – Delegate Like a Pro
These jobs, for the most part, keep people out of the kitchen where you need your space!
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 6 – Feed the Beasts! Snacks
Consider spreading the snacks around to seating areas to encourage people to congregate in places aside from the kitchen.
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 5 – Smaller Crowds
Unless somebody adores dark meat, you can get away with buying a turkey breast.
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 4 – Day by Day Prep Schedule
Getting everything on the table hot, delicious and looking picture perfect takes preparation.
Mastering Thanksgiving: Tip 3 – Guest Contributions
No matter what, something unplanned will happen with a guest’s contribution so be flexible and go with the flow.
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