We’re here to help keep your world turning over the holidays.

With two weeks before Thanksgiving, we’ve compiled a list of things to tackle now.

• Invite guests

• Plan menu
  

  Menu from https://creativecucina.com/

• Begin a shopping list – Keep in mind the guests and any special dietary needs.

• Make room – clean out your freezer, fridge, and pantry.

• Order flowers – The national companies use your local florists – cut out the middle person and order directly from the local florist.

• Take inventory of kitchen tools needed
  • Meat thermometer
  • Heavy-duty roasting pan with rack
  • Baking dishes
  • Serve ware, flatware
  • Dishes and glasses
  • Basting brush/bulb
  • Fat separator, cheesecloth
  • Wire wisk
  • Sharpened knife/electric slicer
  • Food storage containers
  • Extra oven mitts

• Ensure your pantry has the Thanksgiving staples
  • Chicken or vegetable stock
  • Canned pumpkin
  • Sage
  • Thyme
  • Cinnamon
  • Corn starch
  • Flour
  • Vegetable oil and shortening

More tips next week on menu, early prep, and recipes that will store until the big day.

Tips from AllRecipes.com and Wayfair.com