On 10/31/2018 12:13 PM, Jinx the Minx wrote:
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>> For both Thanksgiving and Christms I always print out the following
>> and put in a ring binder. Having that in front of me allows for
>> additions, deletions, and miscellaneous other notes. The printouts
>> include:
>>
>> Menu
>>
>> List of every recipe, or instructions for making something that
>> doesn't actually have a recipe.
>>
>> List of ingredients for each recipe. Shopping list included.
>>
>> Timetable for everything that has to be made, whether it's on a prior
>> day or time of day that anything has to be cooked.
>>
>> I've been doing this for years, and it has saved me from many an
>> issue when putting everything together. The best part of it is that
>> I don't havae to think about it. It's all there in front of me.
>>
>> I wonder if any of this would work for anyone else?
>>
>
> I went to a dinner party at the neighbors house a few years ago, and I
> came over a few hours early to help in the kitchen. I was quite surprised
> to see she had the entire prep written up and had a scripted timeline of
> when to do which step. I was impressed with her organization. It paid
> off, too, because the multi-course meal was incredible.
>
Sounds like a great meal, Jinx! I can see the benefit of that kind of
planning and preparation if you're having dinner guests. Cooking for
two, not so much. Cooking for one, even less.

I roast a cornish game hen for Thanksgiving. I bake a pan of cornbread
dressing on the side. Usually served with a green vegetable such as
steamed broccoli. This year I think I'll bake a small split acorn
squash to go with it. Might as well, the oven will already be on.

No need for extensive planning or timetables here.

Jill