Plan Your Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

Although it is still a few weeks away, it is never too early to start planning for Thanksgiving. Despite the fact that social distancing rules and government enforcements may mean that thanksgiving celebrations look a little different this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious dinner in the comfort of your own home, whether you are cooking for extended family or those whom you live with. You can always call those who live a bit further away on zoom or FaceTime to ensure they can be part of the celebrations!

With that in mind, here are some great ideas to get your thanksgiving prep underway!

Chose your menu

Thanksgiving is truly one of the best times of the year, due to all of the delicious food we get to eat during the holiday. During this time, nobody will so much as raise an eyebrow if you go in for an extra slice of pie. You definitely deserve it!

However, this often means we are spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding exactly what food to serve to our family and friends. Therefore, you must plan your menu in advance and prep accordingly. Be sure to take into consideration any dietary requirements your guests may have, for example, a vegetarian guest will need a meat-free alternative to the turkey.

If you’re on the hunt for recipes, be sure to look at all options. From books to online guides to TV channels, such as Taste on TV, which are sure to provide you with plenty of inspiration.

Get your Turkey On

You should always ensure you purchase your turkey with plenty of time to spare, especially during the holiday period where they are in much higher demand than usual. After all, they are likely to be the focal point of your meal and it’s important that you don’t have to go without.

If you own a business, why not show your staff or employees some gratitude by presenting them with a turkey voucher? This means employees can shave valuable dollars off the price of their turkey, meaning they can spend more money on themselves during the holidays. The vouchers, which can be printed with your company logo, are redeemable at most grocery stores and can be used against any brand of whole turkey. Check out more at GThankYou.

Plan your decorations

Decorating your home for the holiday season can be a lot of fun and you don’t need to spend loads of money to do so! From garlands to place settings, there’s no limit to the fun you can have when setting up the thanksgiving celebrations. In fact, there are plenty of tutorials online that guide you through the process of making excellent DIY thanksgiving decorations, using items you probably already have around your home. However, get started early and make sure you have everything you need so that when it comes time to decorate, you don’t have to run to the shops to pick up anything you’ve forgotten.