Nija's Thoughts

When I hear those words I think tons of food, friends/family, and lots of laughing. The menu this year for us includes a ham, stuffed hen, dressing, mashed patatos & gravy, green bean casserole, rolls and an apple pie. Sometimes it's hard to come up with the perfect menu for you & your guests so here are a few tips that I go by 1. keep in mind any food allergies -http://www.eatingwithfoodallergies.com is a great site with recipes and tips 2. remember the number of guests & how many options you want to give them 3. its fall, so think fall flavors (personal culture can influence this) -desserts: pumpkin, apple, sweet patato, berries, nuts -vegitables: corn, green beans, patatos, carrot 4. common meats are turkey, ham, hen, & even German sausages. All of them can be served to give variety or pick what your guests typically have to make them feel more at home -ham glazes: brown sugar, honey bbq, mustard, & smoked (anything fruity is typically Chr...