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Elie Mystal - The Black Side – A Thanksgiving Guide for First Time Hosts - True/Slant

My wife and I will be hosting Thanksgiving festivities at our place for the sixth consecutive year. In that time, we’ve figured out what works, what doesn’t work, and what goes so horribly wrong that you are spending extra money on Christmas presents to “apologize” for November’s offense. First time hosts mistakenly think that getting the cooking right is the most important part of this... moreMy wife and I will be hosting Thanksgiving festivities at our place for the sixth consecutive year. In that time, we’ve figured out what works, what doesn’t work, and what goes so horribly wrong that you are spending extra money on Christmas presents to “apologize” for November’s offense. First time hosts mistakenly think that getting the cooking right is the most important part of this most familial of holidays. It is not. So, as a public service announcement, I offer this guide for the newbie hosts out there. view page