Tips For Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
(CBS) -- Celeb party planner and owner A Perfect Event, Debi Lilly, is here is show us what's trending in décor, food and drink for this year's Thanksgiving table.
Table:
This entire table setting can be easily made with help from Sur La Table on 900 North Michigan Avenue – one-stop-shop for all your cooking and entertaining needs. I highly recommend dressing the table in different metallics – from the décor to the place setting and silverware. You can also pick up parchment paper for place cards, simply calligraphy names directly on the paper.
Drinks-
1. The Specialty Cocktail (pre-dinner): Holiday Pear Nectar with Roca Patron Reposado
The Roca Patron Reposado is aged at least 5 months in American Bourbon barrels and uses 100% tahona method – a 2 ton volcanic rock crushes the agave to create its rich flavor. Perfect to serve at special occasions! ($79)
§ 1 ½ oz Roca Patron Reposado
§ 3oz fresh pear nectar
§ Half a fresh lemon, juiced and strained
§ Touch of honey
§ Dash of nutmeg and whole cinnamon stick to garnish
2. The Wine (dinner):
White:
Pacific Rim Riesling – Riesling complements and balances the different flavors of a Thanksgiving feast. Pacific Rim from Washington State is a great choice with its 3 varieties: Dry, Off-Dry and Sweet – something to satisfy all your guests' tastes. ($10 each)
Red:
Centine (Chen-Ti-Nay ) – This Tuscan wine pairs well with turkey, particularly the dark meat, and if you have a rich sausage stuffing. ($12)
3. The Scotch (after-dinner drink):
The Macallan Sherry Oak 18 Years Old – This is for your special guests. Aged for a minimum of 18 years in 100% sherry oak casks from Spain. Delicious notes of ginger, cinnamon, dried fruits and nuttiness with a touch of wood smoke. ($149.99)
Food/Dessert:
Right from the grocery, add dried fruit crisps to your favorite desserts like a Nutella spread, cupcakes and ice cream. These are the perfect kitchen recipes for the kids to jump in and help you prep and assemble, creating fun family traditions.
