Hot Tip: Calculate How Much Food You Will Need For Thanksgiving

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Having enough food is never an option in my house… I think there is always so much more after we all eat Thanksgiving day that everyone can take a doggy bag home.

I know, its insane!

But I know for some of us it is difficult to calculate how much is really needed when planning to host a function.  Here are a few tips that I know will help you on Thanksgiving:

• When it comes to appetizers always make sure that you want everyone to have something to nibble on while they wait for the main course.  At least figure that each person will consume six to eight pieces, that way they are not full but just at the right stage where you know they will consume the lavish feast you’ve been preparing all week!

• Pumpkin soup is always made by my grandmother, so you know its delish!  If having soup as a starter, you can predict that a cup per person should suffice.

• Now for the TURKEY… this is my favorite part! 🙂 Can’t you tell I’m smiling from ear to ear… It is pretty good to assume that each person will eat a pound each, though that might not be an accurate assumption in my household since we are all GREEDY!  But hey waht can I say we love our Turkey.

• Next, is the tricky part, sides.  Sides can be a little harder to try and narrow down.  It is good to say that 3-4 ounces for vegetable sides, 2-3 ounces for pasta, and 1-1/2 ounces for grains and/or rice should be alright per person.

• Now if your having rolls or biscuits, then you can say 1 to 1-1/2 per person.  Though when it comes to my sister she could eat an entire loaf or a dozen biscuits.  Trust me, she love her some rolls, biscuits, bread of some sorts.

• Now we are at my second most favorite part of the meal… can you guess?  Let me give you a hint, its sweet, decadent, and a perfect ending to a lavish meal.  If you guessed desserts then your right on target.  If your planning on serving a pie of sorts then allot a 3-inch slice per person.  In other words make sure you have plenty!

• Last but not least drinks.  Always make sure that there are enough refreeshments with your meal.  Whether it be juice, punch, water, or alcohol.  The average guests consume roughly one to two 8-ounce drinks per hour.

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