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Need a conversation starter this Thanksgiving? Try this: Tell everyone at the table you think Thanksgiving food is overrated. There’s a reason we only eat it once a year, right? Some people will passionately disagree and start raving about turkey and cranberry sauce. But if you love it so much, why aren’t you making it in June? Then there are the people who will back you up and admit they don’t like the food either. Congratulations, you’ve just started the ultimate Thanksgiving debate. So, what’s your take? Is Thanksgiving food overrated or not? P.S. My thoughts? It’s super overrated, hence this post. 😂

Part 2: Building a healthy Thanksgiving plate doesn’t mean skipping the good stuff – it’s all about balance and smart choices! 🦃🍽️✨ In today’s class, I showed how to create a nutritious plate from traditional holiday foods with tips from the audience 👏 and shared my top buffet strategies to enjoy the feast without overdoing it. Because feeling good after the meal is the best Thanksgiving gift we can give ourselves! 💛🍂 #HealthyHolidays #ThanksgivingTips #FoodAsMedicine #BalancedEating"

Ready for a stress-free Thanksgiving? With a little planning, you can focus on what truly matters—spending time with loved ones, sharing laughs, and embracing moments of gratitude. Here are some tips for a stress-free holiday. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and plenty of delicious food! 🧡🍂 What’s your favorite way to prepare for Thanksgiving? Share below! 👇 #Thanksgiving2024 #HolidayJoy #GratefulGathering #StressFreeHoliday #ThankfulHearts

The Five Steps for Thanksgiving Clean-Up Ah, Thanksgiving! A day filled with gratitude, laughter, and enough food to feed a small army. We gather around tables overflowing with turkey, stuffing, and more pies than any sane person should attempt to eat in one sitting. Cleaning the kitchen after Thanksgiving is not fun! To get in shape, you should almost require a gym membership. It starts with the great dish avalanche. You approach the sink to find a mountain of dirty dishes. As you remove the biggest plate, a wave of utensils and gravy boats tumble down. Then, you must deal with the mystery stains. The countertops are covered with cranberry sauce splatters, gravy spills, and rogue green bean casserole remnants. Next, you play the Tupperware game. Opening the fridge reveals a scavenger hunt of mismatched lids and containers. Why is there always one "mystery dish" that no one claims? Finally, you face the oven. Once a bastion of roasted delights, it now smells like a turkey graveyard. Upon opening the oven door, you are greeted by a thick fog of grease and regret, So there you have it! Thanksgiving is quite the adventure, one filled with laughter, chaos, and enough memories to last until next year. Now order a pizza for dinner because the thought of cooking another meal is just too much for you right now.

Tips for keeping your Thanksgiving meal under $100 this year.

Take a look at this guide to make your Thanksgiving both relaxed and special. It walks you through everything from setting up a cheese board to simple hosting tricks that let you actually enjoy your guests. There are some delicious recipes too - like gooey baked brie and a colorful winter salad. The best part? All the tips are designed to help you spend less time stressing in the kitchen and more time making memories with your loved ones. Whether you're hosting for the first time or just want some fresh ideas, this guide keeps things simple while still feeling special. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.

Countdown to Thanksgiving - A New Way to Celebrate! 🦃 This year, let’s break free from the Thanksgiving kitchen chaos! 🙌 Imagine actually spending time with your loved ones instead of being stuck cooking all day. Follow us over the next couple of weeks for tips on how to make-ahead your Thanksgiving meal and enjoy a stress-free holiday. 🍂 #ThanksgivingTips #CountdownToThanksgiving

Are you hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner this year? I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I have put on feasts (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and catered multiple events) that it's old hat to me. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I'd give you a few resources. I have attached my handy guide for sides you might prep before the big day and how long you can keep them in the fridge and re-heating instructions. And finally, here are just a few tips to help you navigate all the moving parts including incorporating your in-laws contributions when your fridge, stove and kitchen counter are PACKED (not gonna lie, I have a few ex in-law stories). 🦃 be specific in what you want people to bring and make sure you have the oven/fridge space to re-heat it -- if not, slow cookers come in super handy (rice cookers and Insta Pots are good too) 🦃 if you are roasting a turkey, that bird takes up most of your oven space, so it means sides have to be heated while the bird is resting/being carved reheating everything so it is hot on the table is the trickiest and most stressful part of the meal 🦃 pace yourself and try to delegate so you can have a bit of time: setting the table, peeling potatoes, making the pie filling, cutting the veg -- let go of as many tasks as you can 🦃 do not forget that the turkey needs to rest for 30 minutes BEFORE you carve so build that into your schedule 🦃 use a meat thermometer -- and take the guesswork of whether your bird is cooked or not -- insert it into the chubbiest part of the thigh without hitting the bone -- if it is 165 degrees F you are golden Have an amazing Thanksgiving and hope you are loving this Fall.

Thanksgiving vs Christmas Growing up in central Alabama and celebrating in Montgomery and Jackson, Mississippi, we always had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of at least these things: turkey, dressing, okra, peas (sweet and some form of black eye or field) rice and gravy, possibly mashed potatoes, too, cranberry sauce from a can, fried corn, green bean casserole, broccoli casserole, pecan pie, and whatever new thing someone wanted to try out. I know some people like a Christmas ham, and we ate a lot of ham, usually for Sunday dinner throughout the year, but never recall a Christmas dinner that varied much from the thanksgiving dinner. In a Christmas carol, he buys the Cratchits a goose, but I have never eaten goose except pate (love it!). These days, because my wife’s family tradition was mama don’t cook on Christmas, and because we tend to cook lots of food in the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas, is we probably eat some good left overs or I get up with a notion to fix something, from tacos the cornbread or cornbread dressing, and I do, or my bens rice and jimmy dean sausage concoction. My questions are: 1)How many people grew up eating Thanksgiving dinner repeat for Christmas? 2)How many had a “mama don’t cook”? 3)Who had something different from either of these approaches? 4)And how did these traditions impact what you do today, or this Christmas?

Preparing Thanksgiving dinner, especially a large turkey, can be stressful and overwhelming! 🦃 There are so many questions that often arise when preparing a turkey, such as how to properly thaw a turkey, how long to cook the turkey, how to properly sanitize, etc. 🍽️ With a couple tips provided below, we hope to provide the support and confidence you need to prepare a delicious Thanksgiving turkey that will leave your guests smiling and wanting more! Content was gathered from NC State News article, "How Do I Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey (Without Making People Barf)?" Read the full article here ➡️ https://loom.ly/z-Xot4o