Thanksgiving Hostess - Excellence and Enjoyment

An Excellent Hostess during Thanksgiving Celebrations

 

We are only a few days away from Thanksgiving.  If this year is your turn to be the hostess of this very much looked forward to family reunion, you are probably feeling stressed out!.

Here are some very useful and easy to follow tips to make you an excellent hostess while at the same time leaving you time to enjoy yourself in the process and during the actual celebration and meal.

1-    RELAX- I know it is easier said than done, but start by trying and giving yourself some “me time”  Whatever is your special time, don’t skip it because you think you don’t have time. Pray, Meditate, exercise go for a run. Whatever it is, DO IT!  It will guarantee you  not feeling overwhelmed!

2-    MENU – there is not much to say about this topic, since it is usually a very traditional menu expected at this festivity BUT what I must remind you is to not experiment with a dish that you have never made before. It is not a day to be creative, but to plan ahead and as much as possible, have everything done by the day before.

3-    TABLE SETTING – set the table down to the flowers and candles the night before. A well set table can take you a couple of hours depending on how many guests you are expecting, so do it also the day before. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your beautiful table all ready for the family and friends to arrive.

4-    BAR – make sure that you have the wines and hard licor or spirits that you are planning to serve in the right amounts.  A typical bottle of wine is 750 ml, and you should get 5 glasses from it. So do the math, depending on the number of guests! If you are planning to serve white wine with the meal make sure that you have it in the refrigerator a couple of days before.

5-    HELP – once your guests arrive, accept if they offer to help you both in the kitchen and serving the meal. Remember that this is a time for family and friends to make memories and there is no better way than by enjoying the time together.

6-    ENJOY – the Turkey is ready to cut and the sweet potato casserole is filling the room with its scent. Sit down, be grateful, share your blessings and enjoy this wonderful moment of “Thanksgiving” with those you care.

HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!