Submitted by Coco (not verified) on November 13, 2007 - 2:06pm.
I just had to post because I have enjoyed many a Toni Oppenheimer cake. FABULOUS! Two things have helped me simplify and enhance my Thanksgivings over the years. Here they are as tips from one Loulie's reader to another:
1) Be mindful of what you are thankful for while making preparations: whether it is the Turkey, the friends, the table, the furnishings, delightful wine, the children, or, perhaps just memories of happier times ... Life is part of the celebration so being thankful keeps the perspective centered, allowing for more spontaneity... It is also a great antidote to the stress of the "shoulds" that creeps into so many holiday recipes.
2) Make a few of the same things each year. Improvise around these "staples." (While conserving your energy, staples are not bland or unoriginal, they are the very signature dishes that friends and family will come to love and expect from a Thanksgiving celebration at your home. In addition to a classic Turkey, my annual staples are Cranberry Conserve, Layered Root Vegetable Terrine, and the fixings for "Harvest Parfaits" for the day after...
Tips for Thansgiving
I just had to post because I have enjoyed many a Toni Oppenheimer cake. FABULOUS! Two things have helped me simplify and enhance my Thanksgivings over the years. Here they are as tips from one Loulie's reader to another:
1) Be mindful of what you are thankful for while making preparations: whether it is the Turkey, the friends, the table, the furnishings, delightful wine, the children, or, perhaps just memories of happier times ... Life is part of the celebration so being thankful keeps the perspective centered, allowing for more spontaneity... It is also a great antidote to the stress of the "shoulds" that creeps into so many holiday recipes.
2) Make a few of the same things each year. Improvise around these "staples." (While conserving your energy, staples are not bland or unoriginal, they are the very signature dishes that friends and family will come to love and expect from a Thanksgiving celebration at your home. In addition to a classic Turkey, my annual staples are Cranberry Conserve, Layered Root Vegetable Terrine, and the fixings for "Harvest Parfaits" for the day after...