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 | One of the easier things we can do this week in preparation for Thanksgiving is to check that we have all the essentials for cooking and serving the meal. I just hate when I have to run into the basement for a serving dish as the food cools on the counter and the cats are looking at it with longing in their eyes. Have an Entertaining week! | |
Time to Check Your Thanksgiving Table Essentials
My mom has mastered the art of preparing in advance some of our Thanksgiving meal. She cooks and freezes as much as possible beginning this week, so she can focus on the turkey when the big day arrives. Even if you're not ready to cook, this is the week to check that we have all the essentials for the table. So here are my Top Picks for Thanksgiving Table and Kitchen Essentials.
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