Thanksgiving Tips – Gobble, gobble!
In honor of the fact that Thanksgiving is this week, we’ve pulled together some quick tips to make this year’s turkey day a little more fun.
To the lovely hosts: First of all, you’re all angels for taking on the extreme task of putting together the Thanksgiving dinner, so cheers to you! Now, to make things a little easier on you, here are some Thanksgiving holidays tips.
—— America’s favorite bird goes best with Zinfandel for the red wine lovers and Riesling, Gewerztraminer or Sauvignon Blanc for those who prefer white.
—— If you’re feeling more adventurous and less traditional, you can always cook some turkey bean chili. This is a quicker, yet still delicious Thanksgiving meal which goes wonderfully with the Sutter Home White Zinfandel.
—— One bottle of a standard 750ml wine is about five 5oz. glasses, so make sure to buy enough for all of your guests to have a glass with each course.
—— Enjoy your party! Leave a few bottles out for guests to help themselves. Keep white wine chilled in a bucket with ice or, if you want to invest in a cool wine chiller, check these out: https://www.wineenthusiast.com/E/results.aspEp=N/166+179. Red wine will last your entire meal as long as it starts out a little cooler than room temperature.
—— Along with a variety of reds, whites and blushes, make sure to offer non-alcoholic beverages to your guests. Fre Alcohol-Removed wines are the perfect option, and they have some lovely alcohol-free cocktail recipes, too!
—— Unfinished bottles No worries. Just pop the cork back in and stick it in the fridge, lying down on its side to keep the cork nice and moist – the wine should keep for 2-3 more days. If you don’t use it in those three days, freeze the leftover wine for use later in marinades and sauces.
Now, for the guests: first things first, enjoy yourselves! Show your appreciation to the host by bringing a small gift. A wine stopper is the perfect host gift; it’s fairly inexpensive and very useful for those bottles of wine that don’t get finished.
Feel free to share any other holiday tips, suggestions, or recipes in the comment box below.
