How to have a stress free Thanksgiving meal?
Yes, it’s that time of year when we start thinking about
getting family and friends together for the annual Thanksgiving feast. The goal this year is to make it more
fun and stress free. Below are
some tips on how to do this.
– Begin now to do advance planning. Write out a basic plan and prioritize!
– Two weeks before the big event
*Determine
your menu and prepare a shopping list.
*Decide
if you want people to help bring a part of the meal or to come help in the kitchen.
*If
you do want help, make sure everyone knows what they are bringing and if they
need to bring a serving dish.
*Check
to see if you have all of the cooking equipment that you will need, especially
a large roasting pan or meat thermometer!
– One week before Thanksgiving
*Make
room in your refrigerator for groceries and prepared dishes.
*Go
grocery shopping and buy all non-perishables that you may need except for fresh
salads, seafood or fresh bread.
*Purchase
your turkey.
– Three to Four days out
*Start
to thaw your turkey in your refrigerator.
*Get
your table linens, glassware and silverware ready. If possible, go ahead and set the table!
*Clean
your house. Be ready for guests.
– One day out
*Finish
purchasing items needed especially perishables.
*Prepare
dishes that can be made in advance to bake or reheat the next day.
*Review
your menu to see if anything needs to be revised or added.
– Thanksgiving Day
*Start
preparations early so that you won’t feel hurried.
*Take
all of the help that you can get.
*Remember
to be thankful for all of the family and friends that care enough to want
to be with you on this special day.
*Relax
and have a wonderful day.
Let Action Rentals help take the stress out of your
Thanksgiving if you should need extra tables, chairs, linens, serving dishes,
etc. All of us at Action Rental
are very thankful for you our customers and our friends.
As O. Henry said, “ Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is
purely American.” Enjoy this
special day!