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Want to take the hassle out of cooking Christmas dinner? With Be Different Catering’s Christmas dinner, you can spend more time celebrating this festive holiday and less time stressing about being in the kitchen. If you’re tired of half your meal ending up cold or overcooked, then it’s time to take the plunge and take advantage of our full range of delicious festive fare. Book your Christmas dinner today and enjoy a hassle-free celebration with family, friends, and loved ones. Message now to book your Christmas Dinner! #christmasdinner #christmas #festivefood

No matter how many guests are joining you for the holidays, hosting a holiday meal can be overwhelming. Take a deep breath, though. These tips and tricks will help you host like a pro. 1. Cook ahead. You can prepare and freeze things like soup and cookie dough so they can be easily reheated or thrown in the oven the day of the event. You can also prepare other items the night before to save you much needed time as your guests arrive. 2. Plan out the day a little bit in advance to make sure nothing is forgotten about. Making a list of what needs to happen when (lighting the candles, putting drinks in the fridge, etc.) and what needs to be cooked will help keep you on track and give you more time to focus on your guests. 3. It's okay to ask for help. Assign tasks to other family members to help with the cooking and cleaning before the big day. As guests arrive, have someone help direct them to where they can put their belongings and where they can find drinks or appetizers. #holidayseason #holidayprep #hosting #entertainingathome #thanksgiving #givethanks #familydinner

"With an abundance of new, unfamiliar dishes crowding the table, changes in typical mealtime routines, and a more crowded dinner table, the holiday meal can become stressful quickly. QBS provides several strategies below that family members can use to reduce the stress and anxiety surrounding Thanksgiving." Read more about navigating the Thanksgiving table with food sensitives in our recent blog written by Erin Mayberry: https://lnkd.in/eni2NkrF #thanksgiving #thanksgivingfood #cookingfortheholidays

4 Essential Tips to Save Time in the Kitchen This Christmas 🎄 The holiday season is about joy, family, and good food—but who wants to spend all day cooking? Here’s how to make it easier: 1️⃣ Prep ingredients before starting. 2️⃣ Use Wyda’s disposable aluminum baking trays—straight from the oven to the table. 3️⃣ Share the workload—have guests bring dishes! 4️⃣ Keep drinks chilled and snacks ready for a relaxed celebration. With Wyda’s sustainable solutions, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities. #WydaSouthAfrica #ChristmasTips #HolidayCooking

Thanksgiving is all about delicious food and spending quality time with family. But amidst all the fun and festivities, ensuring your meal is safe is crucial. Here are a few tips to make sure your holiday feast is happy and safe! First, to ensure your turkey is cooked to perfection and safe to eat, use a meat thermometer and make sure its internal temperature reaches 165°F. It's a small step that makes a big difference in ensuring you and your loved ones enjoy a healthy meal. Plus, proper cooking locks in those mouthwatering flavors! Uncle Bob’s famous stuffing might be tempting to leave out for hours, but did you know that food shouldn't be left out for more than two hours? Going back for seconds is great, but just make sure those seconds haven't been left out for over 120 minutes! Keeping track of time will help you dodge unwanted bacteria and keep your dining table safe and sound. Let's keep it fresh and fabulous! Once the guests have gone and you’re left with those lovely leftovers, remember that refrigerating your food in a timely manner prevents bacteria growth. Use airtight containers and mark the date on each box. This way, you can continue to relish your Thanksgiving flavors safely in the days to follow. At Valley View Health Centers, we care for your family's health during every season! If you’ve found our tips handy, share them with your friends and spread the good cheer of safe dining. Enjoy a safe and scrumptious Thanksgiving!

There are many moving parts amidst the hectivity of any holiday celebration, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Whether it's how you set the table in advance, share the cooking or label where food will be set up in your home, systems help. What systems are you using to prepare for next week's festivities? #Thanksgiving #productivity #PersonalizedProductivity #OrganizeForSuccess #MakeEveryMinuteMatter

Want to take the hassle out of cooking Christmas dinner? With Be Different Catering’s Christmas dinner, you can spend more time celebrating this festive holiday and less time stressing about being in the kitchen. If you’re tired of half your meal ending up cold or overcooked, then it’s time to take the plunge and take advantage of our full range of delicious festive fare. Book your Christmas dinner today and enjoy a hassle-free celebration with family, friends, and loved ones. Message now to book your Christmas Dinner!

Thanksgiving Survey Shows Dinner Cost Declined from 2023 Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner this year for friends and family will cost less than last year but is still more expensive than before COVID-19. The 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, shows the cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for ten people is $58.08 or about $5.80 per person. That’s a 5% decrease from 2023, which was 4.5% lower than 2022. Two years of declines don’t erase dramatic increases that led to a record high cost of $64.06 in 2022. Despite the encouraging momentum, a Thanksgiving meal is still 19% higher than it was in 2019. Turkey, the centerpiece on most tables, helped bring down the overall cost of the dinner. The average price for a 16-pound turkey is $25.67. That’s $1.68 per pound, which is down 6% from 2023. Items like dinner rolls and cubed stuffing both saw an 8% increase, and cranberries were up 12%.

🎄 Chef Josh's Top Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Dinner 🎄   Hosting Christmas dinner for a crowd? 🍽️ Take the stress out of the day with these brilliant hacks from Chef Josh, our in-house culinary expert at The Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House:   ✨ Plan & Prep Ahead ✔️ Create a detailed menu and shopping list in advance. ✔️ Chop veggies early and store them. ✔️ Cook and freeze what you can – think sauces, gravies, and desserts.   🤝 Delegate Tasks ✔️ Share the load! Ask guests to bring a dish or lend a hand. ✔️ Recruit helpers for simple tasks like peeling spuds or setting the table.   ⚡ Kitchen Gadgets to the Rescue ✔️ A food processor will save you time with chopping, slicing, and dicing.   💡 Cook Smart ✔️ Stagger cooking times – start with long-cooking dishes and finish with quick ones. ✔️ Keep it simple: focus on a few quality dishes you love.   🧹 Clean as You Go ✔️ Wash pots and pans as you finish with them. ✔️ Use disposable trays for less washing up.   🎁 Bonus Tip: Set up dedicated cooking stations and gather ingredients before you begin – a technique called mise en place – for a smooth, organised day.   ✨ By planning ahead, delegating, and cooking smart, you can transform Christmas Day into a relaxed and joyful celebration! What’s your favourite Christmas dinner tip? Share it in the comments below! 🎅✨

The holiday season is exhausting. Planning, shopping and preparing the perfect meal for family and friends is stressful enough, worrying about your site performance and boosting conversions shouldn’t be the reason you burn the turkey this year. Start preparing now for the busiest time of year with our Holiday Site Prep checklist. We’ve even included a few tasty recipes to help with those potluck dinners. Here's a quick preview of what's inside: 🥣 7 actions to ensure your site is ready to handle the holiday rush  🥣 A practical timeline to help you prepare for BFCM  🥣  Real holiday recipes worthy of bringing to your in-laws Download Holiday Checklist: https://lnkd.in/eakdVGR6 #BFCM  #BlackFriday  #CyberMonday  #ecommerce