The holiday season (aka season of parties) is about to kick off on Thanksgiving. As the perfect host, you want to make sure that you are fully prepared to pull off the perfect dinner party. What’s Thanksgiving without a fresh, natural turkey cooked just right? To ensure that you cook the perfect turkey, you will need a timer and a thermometer. The Digital Rotary Timer will keep you from overcooking your main dish. If you prefer a mechanical timer, then choose the stylish Upscale Chicken Timer. Also, you don’t want to serve your guests turkey that is not cooked all the way through. Therefore, use the Speed-Read Instant Read Thermometer to ensure doneness.
After all bellies are full, some of your guests may develop a bad case of flatulence. A good host should have a few GasBGon® flatulence odor control seat cushions readily available. These special seat cushions muffle the sound of passing gas and adsorb the odor related to it. Each cushion comes complete with a washable zippered cover for filter insertion/replacement.
Forget about using ordinary place cards and buffet description cards for your dinner party. Instead, use PlaceTiles®. These erasable ceramic cards are sure to stir up conversation. Don’t be surprised if a few wind up missing after your guests have left.
If you don’t want to use name cards and would rather have an unconventional gathering, then read Real Life Entertaining (William Morrow Cookbooks; Hardcover; 192 pages; $27.50) by Jennifer Rubell. This boutique hotel owner shares her tips for pulling off a simple but stylish dinner party.
When choosing decorations, make sure that you include candles for a more festive environment. Beeswax Tea Lights will light up any room or table. These candles burn longer, cleaner and brighter than paraffin candles.