Countdown to TDAY!

Thanksgiving- the annual holiday where large numbers of people gather together to eat and give thanks for the blessings of the past year. Traditions vary by area and personal preference on what to serve, where to gather, who cooks and what time will the meal be served. Which do you prefer? Noon? Mid-day? Evening? I grew up with a 2pm serving time but gravitated to a 5pm meal when I started my own family.

The iconic centerpiece to many feasts is the roasted turkey. Why turkey? It feeds a lot of people and is one of the few types of meat that is indigenous to the Americas… but that certainly doesn’t stop those that prefer serving a nice beef or pork tenderloin! As my children matured, so did their menu requests! Traditional side dishes of mashed potatoes, stuffing and macaroni and cheese gave way to carmelized brussel sprouts and Gruyere scalloped potatoes. As a nod to Thanksgivings of the past, a dish of creamed turnips appeared at the buffet, which no one ate.

Menu preferences aside, who hosts is always an issue. Families tend to gravitate to the member with the easiest place to host which usually means kitchens with multiple entrance/exit points, making it easier for guests to socialize and encouraging smooth transition between spaces. Whether you’re standing, sitting, cooking or eating, an open plan kitchen with multiple zones and traffic flow makes for an enjoyable occasion.

Thanksgiving at your house? If you've been thinking about your current space and want to know what’s possible, come visit us at The Little Yellow House of Big Ideas! We’ll be closed for the holiday but ready to sit down with you on Monday, December 2nd. 

From the entire AKandB team, here's hoping you enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving!