November 23, 2011

Easy as Pie

32 daysPie, glorious pie. I love a Thanksgiving meal, but I dream of the pie that follows. Have you decided what type of pie(s) to make for Thanksgiving?

Countdown to ChristmasThe Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to bake your pie(s). You will have plenty to do for tomorrow, so get the pies done today. I make both a pumpkin pie and a pecan pie each with my own butter crust. Don’t forget real whipped cream! (But this should be made tomorrow.)

Come on. Make my mouth water. What pies show up to your family’s Thanksgiving meal? Visit the 100 Days to Christmas Facebook page and let us know.

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November 22, 2011

Make Ahead Prep

33 daysThanksgiving will be a day filled with family and laughter. It will be a day to create memories. Don’t spend more time than you have to in the kitchen that day. Get a head start today.

Countdown to ChristmasToday’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to decide what can be cooked or prepared today and get it done. Need vegetables cut for the stuffing? Do all of your chopping today. Can you prepare and refrigerate the casserole today so that it is ready to go in the oven on Thursday? Does the cranberry sauce need time to set up? Go beyond opening a can of cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving. Native Americans introduced the Pilgrims to the taste and benefits of cranberries long ago. My Aunt Vicki has always made Cranberry Salad for my extended family’s get-together and though I tried hard to find a unique recipe for our family’s traditional meal, nothing was as good to me as Aunt Vicki’s.

What on your Thanksgiving menu can you make ahead of time? Visit the 100 Days to Christmas Facebook page and tell us about it.

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November 2, 2011

Thanksgiving Menu Planning

53 daysNow that you have rounded up your recipes for your family’s Thanksgiving meal, it is time to start putting together your Thanksgiving menu. It is necessary to consider what you will be making or what you will be asking others to make.

Countdown to ChristmasThe Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to create a Thanksgiving Menu Planner* by listing the types of foods that you would like to include in your Thanksgiving meal: appetizers, main course, side dishes, bread, salads, and most importantly, desserts! Maybe you already have a favorite sweet potato recipe or maybe you want to find one that would work for your family. Start planning now for a meaningful family dinner they won’t forget!

List of Dishes to Consider for Your Thanksgiving Menu

What’s on your Thanksgiving menu? Visit the 100 Days to Christmas Facebook page and let us hear it.

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