AS A GIFT to our readers, we’ve collected the best of our Thanksgiving recipes, jokes, prayers, traditions, and more into “Eat, Smile, Share,” a free downloadable booklet (shown below) to help you and your family have an unforgettable holiday. Here’s a sneak peek: your Thanksgiving feast timeline.
■A FEW WEEKS BEFORE: Prepare two grocery lists—one for perishable items and one for nonperishable items. Order a fresh turkey, or get a frozen turkey and put it in the freezer. Buy the nonperishable items, and store them to use later.
■ A FEW DAYS BEFORE: Purchase the perishable items, including fresh turkey, if ordered.
■ TWO DAYS BEFORE: Set the table.
■ ONE DAY BEFORE: Make sauces and/or soups. Assemble the stuffing. Clean and trim vegetables (but not potatoes, turnips, or salad…
