Things I have learned so far this Thanksgiving
First Pantry Raid:
Breakfast: CEREALS, and one box was thrown away, HORRAY!!
Lunch: Soups and sandwiches and chips.
Lunch: Soups and sandwiches and chips.
Thanksgiving Menu is in the process, today is my major prep day and I must say things are moving along swimmingly.
Things I have learned:
- Cleaning as you go is a must.
- Run the dishwasher continuously and you will always be happy. I am averaging about 4 loads each day this week, so far.
- Purging the fridge before Thanksgiving shopping is a must.
- Be prepared to go back to the store 1 more time.
- Print all recipes early so they are ready when you are.
- If two things can go in the oven at 350 then prep BOTH at once.
- Deviled eggs are mighty tempting in the fridge, don't tell husband that they are done.
- Seeing random squash seeds and mashed potato smears on my jeans at the end of the day is a good sign.
- Nothing is better then striping down to my new favorite argyle socks and Pj's at night with a fridge of prepped food and a bag of knitting. Anyone notice how great a pair of legs can look in knee hi socks. Nice.
- Knitting is a must at night.
- Set your Thanksgiving table the night before, it will save you a headache the next morning.
- BRINE your TURKEY with William Sonoma brine.
- Brining bags can split if faced with a sharp icecube. Have bag #2 and strong husband ready.
- Do laundry while things are roasting and baking and boiling. You will feel slightly ahead of the game.
- Enlist menfolk to clean somewhere in the house and smile with glee over the pile of trash at the curb.
- iPod and elipitcal time are a must after cooking all day, energy burner and aggression tactics.
- Remember to give THANKS.
Time to check on the roasting squash and make lunch.
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