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Thanksgiving 2018

Thanksgiving is this Week! Oh My…..It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is less than a week away.  
I have been working a lot of hours lately and find myself running behind, so let’s break out the to do
list and get started.  The red text color indicates what is finished.

Here’s my list:

Menu
Appetizer
Antipasto Tray (Small- 1 cheeses and 1 meat)
Crudite w/ dip
Meal
Smoked Turkey Breast
Cranberry Relish
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Twice Baked Potatoes
Dessert
Cherry Cobbler
Pumpkin Roll
Beverages
Wine
Ginger Ale
Coffee/Tea

Groceries
Staples
Grocery list included: turkey, all general pantry items (sugar, flour, etc.)
and all specialty ingredients for cranberry relish and pumpkin roll
Beverages: Wine, Soda

Game Plan
Monday- Working
Tuesday-
Paint Bathroom
Make Cranberry Relish
Wash up good dishes
Tablescape
Make Pumpkin Roll- if there is time
Wednesday
Cut Brussels Sprout
Prepare Twice Baked Potatoes
Cut vegetables for Crudites
Check Turkey
Finish Baking if not done
Thursday
Smoke Turkey
Roast Brussels Sprouts
Bake Twice Baked Potatoes
Make Broccoli
Make Cherry Cobbler

Pack up Leftovers and clean up for friends to come over for dessert.

Leave a Comment about how your Thanksgiving preparation is going.  

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