Thanksgiving is just a few days away and, if you are hosting this year, chances are that right about now you are in the midst of menu planning (and maybe even questioning your decision to host the biggest cooking event of the year!). If you feel a little overwhelmed right now, I have good news for you: Thanksgiving should not be stressful or complicated so here are my simple tips to help you plan a successful Thanksgiving: Four Tips for Planning a Successful Thanksgiving Make detailed lists a priority:Create a list for all your menu dishes, gather your recipes, and print them out. Make two detailed shopping listsone for staples and one for perishables. Write down your oven schedule (i.e.,...
I do a lot of cooking. I also spend a lot of time thinking about superheroes. Ive combined these disparate interests on a couple of occasions, including here on Book Riot when I spent some time considering which cookbooks each Avenger would contribute to the Avengers Tower library. A meal I dont often spend a lot of time on is breakfast: either Im already at work when the kids get up or Im trying to convince them that yes, we need to leave for the busnow, meaning quick and easy is the order most days. This morning, we were out of their standard fare and so the process dragged out. I did, however, manage to get them fed, dressed, brushed,...
I do a lot of cooking. I also spend a lot of time thinking about superheroes. Ive combined these disparate interests on a couple of occasions, including here on Book Riot when I spent some time considering which cookbooks each Avenger would contribute to the Avengers Tower library. A meal I dont often spend a lot of time on is breakfast: either Im already at work when the kids get up or Im trying to convince them that yes, we need to leave for the busnow, meaning quick and easy is the order most days. This morning, we were out of their standard fare and so the process dragged out. I did, however, manage to get them fed, dressed, brushed,...
We neednt think about entertaining in a binary way: either a fully tricked-out fancy dinner party that requires wedding-level execution or a super-casual gathering that has the vibe of a Super Bowl shindig. Theres room for a bevy of other types of parties, and, to me, the sweet spot resides in that in-between area. Above: Julies house served as the venue for a considered yet relaxed holiday affair in A Seasonal Celebration, Creatives Included. Photograph by Aya Brackett for Remodelista. Below, hacks, tips, and ideas from entertaining experts weve interviewed over the years on how to throw a gathering thats beautiful and festivebut not fussy and stressful. Its advice we can all usebut especially if youre hosting Thanksgiving this year...
We neednt think about entertaining in a binary way: either a fully tricked-out fancy dinner party that requires wedding-level execution or a super-casual gathering that has the vibe of a Super Bowl shindig. Theres room for a bevy of other types of parties, and, to me, the sweet spot resides in that in-between area. Above: Julies house served as the venue for a considered yet relaxed holiday affair in A Seasonal Celebration, Creatives Included. Photograph by Aya Brackett for Remodelista. Below, hacks, tips, and ideas from entertaining experts weve interviewed over the years on how to throw a gathering thats beautiful and festivebut not fussy and stressful. Its advice we can all usebut especially if youre hosting Thanksgiving this year...
