Besides the bird (fresh, calling to order in a few minutes...), we're also planning on mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, dinner rolls, cauliflower, corny bread, and green bean casserole. We'll also do a relish tray and a fabulous cranberry/jello thing someone posted on Facebook, and the traditional cranberry stuff in the can. Desserts are up to our guests. Since pies stay cold, I won't need to budget stove/oven/pots & pans for them.
We've already got tables (thanks to my Close To My Heart business, I keep two long ones in the basement ready to go) and chairs (for the same reason).
Now at the two week mark I figure it's time for me to start inventorying our glasses, dishes, and linens. Flatware is fine, as I've got a whole extra set in the top of the closet.
I'm planning on the eclectic route for any missing glasses/stemware and dishes. We have some Ikea gift cards, so I'll take a count and head out there one afternoon to get what we're missing. I think Ikea also has linens, so I can pick up a couple tablecloths and some cloth napkins. Hopefully I'll find some cute napkin rings and decorative serving dishes too. Ikea may also be a safe bet for the few pots/pans that I'm short to have everything warm at once.
Whew! If you've done this before, what am I missing? What are your favorite dishes at a traditional Thanksgiving dinner?
5 comments:
Sounds like you've got it under control. If you've got the space, I always like to set the table the night before. One less thing to worry about on the big day. Somebody usually wants sweet potatoes but otherwise your menu sounds a lot like ours. Good luck and remember to breath! Lol
sounds yummy to me :) Look forward to celebrating with you
My mom always hosts Thanksgiving, so I'm no help there. She mostly has a bunch of disposable products to simplify the cleanup.
My favorites are mashed potatoes and stovetop stuffing (shhh) - but my aunt's green bean casserole has grown on me over the years.
Turkey is a must for each and every table. Aside from that, we always got some new dish on the side to try out.
Big family meal is the best. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, no gifts or hoopla just family and good food. We always have sweet potatoes and my sister makes a great corn pudding that just seems to make the day perfect. Sounds like you have all under control - happy eating!
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