Gobble it Up!
Gobble it Up!
Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking a holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. Our Ultimate… Read More »
Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking a holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. Our Ultimate guide to a farm-fresh Thanksgiving can help you make the most out of your celebration by enjoying the perfect Thanksgiving and continuing to eat delicious after Thanksgiving day with our tips for easy leftovers. We have specially curated our favorite Farm Fresh Thanksgiving recipes that are nutritious and delicious as well as easy to prepare allowing you to have more time with the ones you love.
Thanksgiving is less than a week away so you should have secured your turkey by now and should be getting ready to select your side dishes and corresponding recipes. It’s not too late to pre-order your fresh turkeys or pies with us, visit our website for more information. You should also be planning and developing your meal at least one week in advance and shopping for the bulk of the ingredients during that week for freshness. Spend some time organizing your fridge in advance to make room for your holiday meal. Now is also a great time to gather your serving trays, bowls, platters and cookware to have them handy and ready to go when needed. Washing and properly storing your produce is advisable to ensure they stay fresh & crisp. Prepping your produce by washing, chopping and storing will save you time when it’s time to cook these items. Another time saving tip is to prepare some dishes in advance such as; stuffing, side dishes or soups and be one-step ahead of your dinner preparations and more relaxed on the big day.
This delicious roasted carrot soup featuring carrots, shallots, onions & ginger can be made in advance and warmed up on your stove on Thanksgiving Day before serving. Another delicious make-ahead dish is our roasted garlic purple mashed potatoes, stuffed acorn squash or rustic panella apple stuffing. Preparing these dishes in advance won’t impact the taste or flavor and will allow you to focus on your guests and family instead of spending your holiday in the kitchen.
This great recipe for seasonal Brussel sprout salad is not only great tasting, it also provides a festive presentation to your holiday table and helps nourish your family by eating in season. Serving a fresh homemade cranberry sauce is a great way to brighten up your turkey and give it a personalized touch. You can use our basic recipe and add in your favorite ingredients making it your own creation.
On Thanksgiving day, follow the directions for cooking your Turkey on the package directions, or read our helpful tips on
how to easily prepare the perfect Thanksgiving Turkey in five easy steps. We are proud to offer fresh, all natural turkeys that are locally raised without any hormones, antibiotics, preservatives or fillers ensuring you feed your family the same high quality ingredients as our homegrown, sustainable produce.
Remember to have fun, do things in stages and engage the family and kids in the preparation and shopping. Children who are involved in food choices are more likely to try new dishes plus it’s exciting and a great learning opportunity for them to be part of the process. Get everyone involved to spend time together and foster new traditions around eating in season in your kitchen.
Looking for the perfect wine pairing recommendations? Tomasello Winery, our onsite wine growing family has created a perfect pairing guide for all your Thanksgiving favorites. Tomasello Winery is open Thanksgiving week with special hours for all your wine shopping needs. Pair green bean casserole with their Palmaris Chardonnay, mashed potatoes go well with Blanc de Blanc Brut and pumpkin pie pairs well with a warm mulled spice wine.
Any way you slice it, this Thanksgiving is sure to be a favorite and you may just have created some wonderful new memories to last a lifetime.
