| Thanksgiving Day has finally arrived it is now time to | | | | take out your turkey do any last minute cooking that |
| do the last minute preparations, final cooking and | | | | needs to be done. Also warm up any items that |
| welcoming of guests. | | | | have been pre-cooked such as the parker house rolls |
| Thanksgiving Day: | | | | and mashed potatoes. |
| Remove your prepared stuffing from the refrigerator | | | | When you remove the turkey from the oven allow it |
| and stuff your turkey. Place extra stuffing in a | | | | to rest for twenty minutes before serving. |
| separate pan for roasting so that you will be sure to | | | | This is the time to make your gravy. |
| have plenty for all your guests. Make sure you allow | | | | Serve all your food, either on the table or buffet |
| ample time for your turkey to roast. If you have a | | | | style. If you have guests asking to help allow them |
| large turkey and are stuffing it you will need to begin | | | | to fill the water glasses and to pour the wine. You |
| early in the day. | | | | can also allow them to help serve the food. |
| Prepare all your vegetables in the pans they will be | | | | Finally and most important relax. Enjoy your day, this |
| cooked in. Boil and mash your potatoes, you will be | | | | is Thanksgiving. Remember your root words 'Thanks' |
| able to reheat them just before serving. | | | | 'Giving'. |
| Keep watch on your turkey. Just before time to | | | | |