Today has two things to check off, but both are not going to be a big deal. First, the brine. No matter what turkey you buy, a simple brine can really make that main course shine. Brining just adds depth of flavor throughout the entire …
When I make a big meal, I find it is so much easier if I create some sort of Thanksgiving cooking schedule. To make a cooking schedule that makes sense, I write down what time I want to serve the meal and then backtrack the …
It’s the Cranberry Superbowl right now and I have three Thanksgiving recipes that you are going to love. All of them feature this tart, tasty berry. With only 7 days until we eat, check out some of these family favorites. It’s only one week until …
This year, we are going to be digging deep. It’s time to start the gratitude jar. If you haven’t followed along the last few years, a gratitude jar is simply a jar with little slips of paper with positive reasons to feel grateful on them. …
If you are reading this, then you survived cleaning out the fridge. Ugh, I did, too. It’s shiny and ready for all my premade things, extra purchases, and most of all; that big ol’ turkey that needs to start defrosting! Today, I am sharing my …
(this blog contains affiliate links) Thanksgiving Countdown: Cleaning Out the Fridge It’s not the most glamorous task, but it’s one of the most important parts of Thanksgiving prep: cleaning out the fridge. If you’re anything like me, this is a chore that tends to get …
Day 11 in the Thanksgiving Countdown is a themed craft. I love doing things like this but they often just sit and collect dust. This year, more than ever, I need a distraction and something to remind me to look at the beauty in nature …
Today’s topic is planning, or the dreaded shopping part of preparation. I have made another printable to make it at least a little interesting. The idea is to list what you are going to make for Thanksgiving on the left, and what ingredients you need …
Today’s task for the countdown is more of an ongoing project. Print this page and put it on the fridge. Fill it out with everything you want to make for dinner, including apps and sides. Include who is bringing what, and don’t forget your favorite …
It’s one of my favorite times of the year. Thanksgiving is just a marathon cooking event for me the same way that other people feel about their hobbies. I turn to the kitchen when I am stressed or just trying to get my thoughts together. …