November 23, 2024 Issue, Page 18 of 18

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6B+ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024 The Elk City News Essential gear for first-time Thanksgiving hosts Hosting Thanksgiving is a the roasting pan so that it will 180 F in the thigh. If stuffed, may not set the tone hosts are large undertaking that can put not swim in the juices and the stuffing should register 165 aiming for on Thanksgiving. some hosts under pressure. cause a soggy bottom during F according to Butterball. + Table and chairs: Deter- Unlike some other holidays cooking. Many roasting pans + Coordinated casserole mine if you have enough table that are less food-focused, and racks are sold as sets, but dishes: Casserole dishes can space to seat all of your guests. Thanksgiving is largely about others can be purchased sep- hold all of the sides served with Some dining tables come with the meal. Turkey is the center- arately, The rack can be used the turkey, including stuffing, an extension leaf, but you still piece of the celebration, and for other purposes as well, in- sweet potatoes, mashed pota- may need to supplement with any guests who come over are a cluding cooling baked cookies toes, green beans, and more. a folding table. You may need going to expect turkey and a or even drying out fresh herbs. A set of matching dishes will more seating. Chairs can be number ofside dishes. Leaving + Food thermometer: Ensur- help the tablescape look more rented or you can utilize some hungry is never an option on ing the turkey and other foods coordinated. folding chairs. Thanksgiving. are cooked to the correct in- + Service for eight or more: + Turkey serving platter: Individuals who are new to ternal temperature is essential. Thanksgiving draws a crowd, ‘When the turkey is ready, it Thanksgiving hosting may be You do not want to send guests so take inventory of silverware, can be placed on an attractive at a loss as to where to start + Large roasting pan: You'll investing in a quality roast- home with foodborne illness- dishes, wine glasses, and any serving platter for your photos, with their preparation. There other table needs to ensure that after which you slice and then es. Food thermometers run need somewhere to oven-roast ing pan will help deliver even are certain must-haves hosts should familiarize themselves the turkey, While its perfectly cooking temperatures to the those that can be programmed you can accommodate all of return the sliced poultry to the the gamut from very basic to the guests. Purchase new items serving platter for dining. acceptable to purchase a dis- food and also can be used for with. Many of these essentials posable aluminum pan for this roasting other meats. to alert cooks through an app if you cannot set the table com- Thanksgiving requires a revolve around tools for cook- + Wire rack: The turkey is on a smartphone. Turkey is pletely with what you have, as number of essentials that hosts purpose, if you plan to host ing in the kitchen and serving when the temperature mixed and matched may be will need to have on hand to guests. Thanksgiving year after year, placed upon a rack inside of done reads 170 F in the breast and okay for informal events but make the holiday complete. Stay safe the night before Thanksgiving ‘The evening before Thanks- loose before the Thanksgiv- behind the wheel while in- student can stop the other if giving may be crunch time for ing weekend. toxicated. Arrange for a ride- he or she is being irresponsi- holiday hosts. However, for ‘Thankfully, there are many share vehicle or offer to pick ble. Binge drinking can result the hordes of college students ways to make the evening be- up a loved one if need be. in memory issues, unsafe sex, arriving home for the first fore Thanksgiving a bit safer. + Offer to host friends. fights, sexual assault, and al- long break since the semester + Keep alcohol out of Your college student can be cohol poisoning. People who began, that night is often seen reach. Parents may need to encouraged to invite people binge drink often also may as a chance to let loose with police their young adults by over for refreshments and develop a dependence on al- friends close to home. making alcoholic beverages entertainment that does not cohol. ‘The night before Thanks- less accessible to those who revolve around drinking alco- + Keep things open and giving goes by many names, are not yet legally eligible to hol. Hosting such a gathering honest. Foster a strong re- including Blackout Wednes- drink. Lock up liquor cabi- lationship with your child means you can keep tabs on day, Drinksgiving, Wacky your own child. nets and do not try to be the so there is comfort in com- Wednesday, and even Whis- “cool parents” by offering to + Avoid packed establish- municating. Those who are key Wednesday. MADD and buy or serve underage drink- ments. Encourage your child nervous about contacting many local law enforcement year, even when compared give college students free ers, There’s a very real legal to skip bars or restaurants parents if they become intox- authorities warn that this to New Year's Eve or St. Pat- reign to party. Furthermore, risk should you serve an un- that are packed with other icated may take risks rather day has become associated ricks Day. Easy accessibility certain bars or entertain- derage drinker and he or she students to reduce the pres- than calling home. with binge drinking and ad- to liquor (as parents likely ment establishments may of- goes on to get hurt or injure sure to drink heavily. Going out drinking has ditional dangerous behaviors are stocking their supplies in fer promotions on the night someone else. + Go out with an account- become the norm for many that can put individuals at advance ofholiday entertain- before Thanksgiving to ap- + Choose designated driv- ability buddy. Ria Health sug- college students returning risk. In fact, MADD says that ing), coupled with no school peal to returning students or ers. Those who are 21 are gests students look out for home prior to Thanksgiving. 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