10 tips to get your kitchen ready for the holidays

Good Thanksgiving is over. Whether hosting his first time or if you are a seasoned professional, planning and cooking a holiday meal can be stressful. And when that special day not working as expected, these 10 tips will help Christmas smoothly, get your mental health and the kitchen a little cleaner. Do not forget to take the turkey giblets package

1. Reset counter

The best place to start for a clean and clear mind is the kitchen, to reset the counter. Fill save the dishwasher, lost remains of Thanksgiving and submit all invoices. Now you will have a place to sit and plan to have your menu.

2. Complete and publish the list of menus and shopping

Watch your favorite cookbooks, Pinterest and remember Grandma heritage recipes. But before her. A list of everything that you need and displays it on the table refrigerator or a message on the hand What do you think the list.

3. Clean oven / hob and surfaces

Clean the oven and stove. For a non-toxic approach delete all media and all dirt from the floor and walls of the furnace. Then make a paste of baking soda and water and spread it over the stained area. Allow to stand for 15 minutes, then rub with warm water and rinse.

4. Clean the refrigerator / freezer

As your refrigerator and freezer soon become Packed with ingredients and of course remains a huge turkey, clean now further trouble. To keep the proverbial box of baking soda with the lid open things fresh.

5. Declutter closets and drawers

The space is at a premium in order to get rid of expired food, stale chips and cereal boxes make a big difference. With the appointment of drawers is also a good idea, so that you can easily reach direct customers butter knife or candles when needed.

6. Companies included components

Ok, now you have a clean slate, it's time to balance all of the clips, flour, salt, pepper, butter and olive oil are needed. If you already have five cans of green beans, you do not need to get. Article scratching your shopping list. Make sure you do not use in the meantime

7. Keep the pantry

Now is the time to fill the pantry. Do not forget to support small snacks for the guests and lots of coffee. You can also have one or two quick meals on hand for when all is tired of residues.

8. Support containers for leftovers and food packaging

There are always plenty of leftovers, so make sure you stock up on disposable packaging and food packaging. You will be crucial. If your guests do not travel well, appreciate a container do not bear to return. And at this time of year, these disposable containers are very decorative to

9. Prepare your trays, silver, etc.

We approached the dinner. The menu is finished and now is the time to make sure your dishes, plates and utensils are clean and bright. Use sticky notes if necessary you remember what happened in each subject. So you can make sure you do not forget anything.

10. Planning and choose your table decoration

Today, things are pretty, fun takes the stage. Make sure tables is nice and compilation of his decorations in advance cozy and have it ready. In many cases, you can set the table the night before. Place cards, centerpieces, candles, towels and napkins a memorable meal. These things are often forgotten late in the day in a hurry.

If you follow these tips, you will enjoy your holiday dinner a breeze, and you will be the "hostess with the mostest is his.

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