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Now go into your kitchen and dining room and gather all your serving dishes and cooking utensils. Think about which ones you will use for the menu and table theme you have selected. I like to stick a post-it note on each serving piece and cooking utensil, pot and pan with the name of the recipe that will be cooked in it and served on it. Check off the recipes on your menu list as you work. If there are any recipes that don't have an assigned cooking or serving dish, think about borrowing or buying some to fill in the gaps. Get everybody in the family involved in the preparation. Cooking is a great way to get kids interested in science, math and physics, not to mention history and tradition. Children also will be more enthusiastic about Thanksgiving if they have a part to play. Just pick the task(s) best suited to their age and ability. Now go to the next page for more hints and tips! Suggested ReadingHow to Plan a Dinner PartyHoliday CentralThanksgiving Leftovers |
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