Q&A 

What did the Pilgrims eat on Thanksgiving?

Michael Wilson

What did the Pilgrims eat on Thanksgiving?

Both the Pilgrims and members of the Wampanoag tribe ate pumpkins and other squashes indigenous to New England—possibly even during the harvest festival—but the fledgling colony lacked the butter and wheat flour necessary for making pie crust.

How far in advance should I order Thanksgiving dinner?

1 Week Before: Shop for Non-Perishables Wait until the day before Thanksgiving to buy fresh vegetables, seafood and bread.

What can you prep the day before Thanksgiving?

Simply brine the turkey two to three days before Thanksgiving Day. The night before the big event, remove it from the brine and place it in a roasting pan—adding chopped onions, carrots and celery to the pan, if you like.

How do I make a Thanksgiving schedule?

Here’s how I would do it.

  1. 3 to 4 Weeks Ahead. Buy wine.
  2. 1 Week Ahead. Make the shopping list. Make a cooking plan.
  3. 5 to 6 Days Ahead. Go grocery shopping.
  4. 3 Days Ahead. Make centerpiece or arrange flowers.
  5. 2 Days Ahead. Make creme brûlée and refrigerate.
  6. 1 Day Ahead. Set the table.
  7. 1 Hour Before Dinner. Take turkey out of the oven.

How early can you buy potatoes for Thanksgiving?

One week ahead: Shop for heartier vegetables like butternut squash, carrots, potatoes, parsnips and turnips. Buy heavy cream now; it’s hard to find right before Thanksgiving.

What should I bring to Thanksgiving dinner?

Here are 13 foolproof things to bring to Thanksgiving when you have no clue what everyone else is bringing.

  1. Creamed Spinach Gratin With Chive Drop Biscuits.
  2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies.
  3. Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins.
  4. Roasted Cauliflower Soup.
  5. Arugula, Dried Cherry and Wild Rice Salad With A Zippy Lemon Dressing.

Do turkeys go on sale after Thanksgiving?

The month of November is one of the best times of year to buy turkey on sale. You should easily find whole, frozen birds for less than $1 per pound, and some grocery stores will even offer a free turkey with purchases over a certain dollar amount, or when you buy your Christmas ham along with it.

Can I freeze 4 day old cooked turkey?

The USDA says, “Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 3 to 4 months.” That doesn’t mean they’ll taste the same after that long, though. “I wouldn’t freeze anything longer than four to six weeks,” said Stevenson.