Thanksgiving - A Family Affair
Prepare to gather with “family”, whether made up of friends or kin, for the most wonderful of holidays- Thanksgiving. Crisp weather, fall color, turkey, veggies, and lots of love- what could be better? Dreaming of Thanksgiving, read through the family and online recipes (Epicurious is my favorite site) to settle on delectable selections to thrill loved ones’ taste-buds. Be practical, and select a menu that will not over tax or over tire. Relaxation and conversation is an essential Thanksgiving ingredient!
Now consider the visuals of Thanksgiving. It takes only a glance outside to thank our lucky stars that the Texas Hill Country is HOME. Bring the colors that are so prominent out-of-doors into your table- oranges, yellows and rust. Add a complimentary color to make them ‘pop”; dark purple or turquoise candles and napkins could work well. Pull out your beautiful oven- to- table stoneware, dinnerware and serving pieces to be sure they are ready to go.
Preplanning tasks that you would like to pass on to helpers definitely makes Thanksgiving day more pleasant for everyone. If you are organized, it will be a breeze! Pre-prepare any recipe that can be made in advance, and refrigerate.
Remember that guests LOVE help themselves to a leisurely morning!
Weather permitting, start Thanksgiving Day on your porch or patio- your house guests will love it! Decorate the patio table (or your coffee table in front of the fire) with berries. Be sure that the insulated coffee carafe is ready for company and that the breakfast rolls are in the warmer. At noon, orchestrate the setting of the table; 12:30 pm, set out some good locally made cheeses, pears, apples and nuts, served with chilled wine or icy spiced tea. At 1:30 carve the Turkey and lay out the feast. And at 2 pm, count your blessings and enjoy!
Now consider the visuals of Thanksgiving. It takes only a glance outside to thank our lucky stars that the Texas Hill Country is HOME. Bring the colors that are so prominent out-of-doors into your table- oranges, yellows and rust. Add a complimentary color to make them ‘pop”; dark purple or turquoise candles and napkins could work well. Pull out your beautiful oven- to- table stoneware, dinnerware and serving pieces to be sure they are ready to go.
Preplanning tasks that you would like to pass on to helpers definitely makes Thanksgiving day more pleasant for everyone. If you are organized, it will be a breeze! Pre-prepare any recipe that can be made in advance, and refrigerate.
Remember that guests LOVE help themselves to a leisurely morning!
Weather permitting, start Thanksgiving Day on your porch or patio- your house guests will love it! Decorate the patio table (or your coffee table in front of the fire) with berries. Be sure that the insulated coffee carafe is ready for company and that the breakfast rolls are in the warmer. At noon, orchestrate the setting of the table; 12:30 pm, set out some good locally made cheeses, pears, apples and nuts, served with chilled wine or icy spiced tea. At 1:30 carve the Turkey and lay out the feast. And at 2 pm, count your blessings and enjoy!
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