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Countdown to Turkey Day 2009: The Eve of the Event
Heather says: Tomorrow’s the big day. Are you ready? For many families today is for baking and food prep. Here are few last minute tips to help everything go smoothly. Check the turkey now. Has it completely thawed? No? Use the water bath method to finish defrosting the turkey. If you have several recipes calling for diced onions and/or celery, go ahead and chop it all today. Cover tightly before refrigerating. Do not pre-cut your potatoes and toss them in the fridge, it’s a bad idea. If you want a head start

Tinyprints.com a Review and Giveaway
Heather says: So, I have a confession and it’s not even Sunday, I know! Who’s running this joint anyhow? I’ll be honest, I am the worst person when it comes to sending any kind of cards, birthday, holiday, sympathy, thank you, whatever; they just don’t happen. Not too long ago I found thank you cards for gifts received at Christmas- wait for it- 2004. They were addressed and even stamped, but somehow they made it to the filing cabinet instead of the mailbox. Coincidentally (or not) that was the last time I’ve even atte

Turkey Stock, Let’s Talk
Heather says: Want killer -figuratively, you do keep a sanitary kitchen, right?- dressing, gravy, or mashed potatoes? The secret is in the stock. Before Tom the turkey heads into the oven (or deep fat fryer, just sayin’), remove the neck from the cavity and fearlessly reach up under the neck flap and pull out the bag -o- mysterious bits known as giblets. Don’t worry, we’re not going to chow down on the giblets themselves, we are going to extract the good stuff they bring to the table. Well, except the liver, if you really want to add that to your dressing, that’s your deal, not mine, just don̵

Menu Monday 11/23/2009
Heather says: It’s a short week for most here in the United States. Well for those who have a normal work schedule anyhow. I really don’t know that many Monday to Friday 9 – 5ers, now that I think about it. Do you? On to the menu: Monday – Date night, the kids will have macaroni and cheese, hotdogs, green beans (they get a treat, too) Tuesday – Pork chops with blackberry sauce, cabbage, roast vegetables (carrots, turnips

Countdown to Turkey Day 2009: The Sunday Before
Heather says: Tonight we’re checking the inventory. Do you have: Guest count + seating + place settings / paperware / utensils + glasses for everyone Menu + recipes + the appropriate number of serving dishes & serving utensils Shopping list / inventory of staples (double check everything you think you have on hand) Timetable – have you figured out what needs to be cooked when Now the big question. How does your place look? Is it almost company ready or are you going to turn into a raving lunatic drill sergeant on Wednesday evening (or worse Thursday mo