Guide to Hosting Friendsgiving - Dierbergs Markets

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Dierbergs Guide to Hosting Friendsgiving [Photo: Friends gathered for Friendsgiving and chatting.]

4 Weeks to Go - Save the Date: The Holidays are a busy time for everyone! Create a save the date or start a group on social media to begin planning. A Facebook event is a great way to plan and keep in contact with guests. | 3 Weeks to Go - Set the Menu: the one rule about Friendsgiving is that there are no rules. Don't want a second Thanksgiving dinner? You could have a Mexican feast or a breakfast for dinner. Anything you want! | 2 Weeks to Go - Delegate: Potluck is king! Decide what dishes you want to make, then create a list that can be delegated out. Don't forget non-food items like utensils, folding chairs, cups, plates or coolers. | 1 Week to Go - Plan Your Trip to Dierbergs Markets: Whether you're making everything from scratch or have never owned a pot or pan, Dierbergs is here to make this holiday your way. Dierbergs has all of the ingredients you need for a Michelin Star meal as well as ready-to-eat, homemade sides, mains, desserts and more! | Click to Check Out Our Holiday Menu | Day Before - Get Cooking: Try not to leave everything until the day of! There will already be a lot to do and you should leave time for one major catastrophe or delay (i.e. oven on fire, roommate's dog ate the dessert, or - TRIGGER WARNING - you just realized you forgot to buy wine!!!). Make a dish or two the night before or prepare ingredients for complex recipes. Consider oven and refrigerator space and strategize what can be made ahead.

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Day of Your Big Event! 1) Have a Cooler or Ice Bucket for easy Bar Service. 2) Having a bird? Check out our Gobbler Guide for tips, tricks and offerings! | Click to View Turkey Tips | 3) If you're hosting a large group, consider a buffet table as opposed to plated or family style for easy serving. 4) Consider disposable servingware and table decor (such as Hester & Cook, found in our floral dept.) for easy cleanup.

Pro-Tips for Guests: 1) Bringing food? Make sure your dish is ready to serve. Oven space will be limited, so bring your dish hot and ready to eat. 2) If all of the food options have been delegated out, bring a batched cocktails | Click to View Cocktails to Get the Party Started | 3) Don't come empty handed - always offer to bring something. Not a cook. Check out Dierbergs Kitchen ready-made sides or bring non-food items. 4) Bring containers to take home any amazing leftovers.

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