So I started taking notes to remind Future Me about the stuff I usually forget. I started hosting my extended family’s Thanksgiving feast six years ago, and every year since, a moment always comes when I’ve realized I don’t have a certain something that might make my job easier, and just as importantly, that would allow more of my guests to enjoy their holiday meal.
With so much focus on sides, pies, and of course, that dang bird, it’s easy to let the little things-the accessories and accoutrements that can keep things running smoothly-slip through the cracks. Whether you’re cooking the entire meal yourself or running point on a multi-person potluck, there’s an overwhelming number of dishes to prepare and a lot of pressure to make sure they live up to your family’s traditions and your guests’ expectations. It is also, for those who plan and cook it, a massive undertaking. Thanksgiving dinner is one of the loveliest occasions of the holiday season.
