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Thanksgiving 2017
Thanksgiving is in a Week! Oh My…..It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only a week away.  Break out the to do list and let’s get started.  
Here’s my list:

  • Menu- DONE
    • Appetizer
  • Antipasto Tray (Small- 2 cheeses- parm and other and 1 meat)
  • Shrimp Dip  
    • Meal
      • Roast Turkey
      • Broccoli and Carrots
      • Roasted Brussel Sprouts
      • Twice Baked Potatoes
    • Dessert
  • Pumpkin Cannoli
  • Pumpkin Roll
    • Beverages
      • Wine
      • Sparkling Grape Juice
      • Coffee/Tea
  • Groceries
    • Staples- DONE
      • Grocery list included: turkey, all general pantry items (sugar, flour, etc.) and all specialty ingredients for cranberry relish and pumpkin roll
      • Beverages: Wine, Sparkling Apple Cider
    • Fresh Ingredients
      • List for Monday’s trip including: milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and Cannoli Shells
  • Game Plan
    • Friday
      • Grocery Shopping- Aldi/Kroger
      • Library- Stock up on books and movies
      • Clean House
    • Saturday
      • Clean House
      • Decorate a little
    • Sunday
      • Modified weekly food prep (e.g. lunches M,T,W), cruite cutting, make dip
    • Monday
      • Make Pumpkin Roll
      • Make Cannoli Filling
      • Wash up good dishes
      • Tablescape
    • Tuesday- Working
    • Wednesday
      • Make Rolls and Bread
      • Prepare Twice Baked Potatoes
      • Make Cranberry Relish
      • Make Shrimp Dip
    • Thursday
      • Turkey
      • Roast Brussel Sprouts
      • Bake Twice Baked Potatoes
      • Make Broccoli and Carrots
      • Stuff Cannoli Shells
  • Pack up Leftovers and Prepare for Dessert Night Tomorrow.

Leave a Comment about how your Thanksgiving preparation is going and what you're thankful for.  
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