Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving Dinner Timing Sparks Debate
The Queen of Domesticity has ignited a heated discussion among fans and fellow cooks about the ideal time to serve Thanksgiving dinner. During her recent appearance on The Today Show, Stewart advocated for an early dinner service at 2 pm. She argued that having guests arrive early would prevent them from circling the kitchen in anticipation of food.
Instead, Stewart suggested serving dinner after a fun-filled afternoon of watching games and enjoying drinks, with room to indulge in dessert later. Her proposal has sparked a mixed reaction, with some people praising her approach and others vehemently disagreeing.
Those opposing Stewart's suggestion pointed out that it might be challenging for cooks to prepare an entire meal by 2 pm, while also catering to the needs of multiple guests. One user joked that "Thanksgiving lunch" sounded appealing, suggesting an earlier start time. Another viewer shared their own cultural traditions, stating that Mexican families often begin celebrating Thanksgiving at 6 pm and partying well into the night.
On the other hand, some viewers commended Stewart's idea, citing personal experiences where early dinner times worked seamlessly for them. One fan expressed gratitude for a simplified dining experience, mentioning a solo celebration where everything was cooked by 1 pm.
In addition to sharing her dinner timing advice, Martha Stewart also offered expert tips on cooking a juicy Thanksgiving turkey and revealed her favorite side dishes – scalloped potatoes and creamy mashed potatoes with a secret ingredient: cream cheese.
The Queen of Domesticity has ignited a heated discussion among fans and fellow cooks about the ideal time to serve Thanksgiving dinner. During her recent appearance on The Today Show, Stewart advocated for an early dinner service at 2 pm. She argued that having guests arrive early would prevent them from circling the kitchen in anticipation of food.
Instead, Stewart suggested serving dinner after a fun-filled afternoon of watching games and enjoying drinks, with room to indulge in dessert later. Her proposal has sparked a mixed reaction, with some people praising her approach and others vehemently disagreeing.
Those opposing Stewart's suggestion pointed out that it might be challenging for cooks to prepare an entire meal by 2 pm, while also catering to the needs of multiple guests. One user joked that "Thanksgiving lunch" sounded appealing, suggesting an earlier start time. Another viewer shared their own cultural traditions, stating that Mexican families often begin celebrating Thanksgiving at 6 pm and partying well into the night.
On the other hand, some viewers commended Stewart's idea, citing personal experiences where early dinner times worked seamlessly for them. One fan expressed gratitude for a simplified dining experience, mentioning a solo celebration where everything was cooked by 1 pm.
In addition to sharing her dinner timing advice, Martha Stewart also offered expert tips on cooking a juicy Thanksgiving turkey and revealed her favorite side dishes – scalloped potatoes and creamy mashed potatoes with a secret ingredient: cream cheese.
. I mean, think about it, most of us are glued to our screens on Turkey Day anyway, so why not make the most of that? Having guests arrive early would be a nice change from the usual chaos in the kitchen. And who says you can't enjoy a pre-dinner snack fest while waiting for the main course? I've had my fair share of solo Thanksgiving celebrations and let me tell you, an early dinner service sounds like a breeze 
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, but like who's gonna wanna be stuck inside at 2 pm when the game is on? that sounds super lame 
personally i think the whole point of thanksgiving is chillin with family and friends, not being cooped up in the kitchen waiting for dinner. let's just say i'm Team Late Dinner all the way 
yesterday and it's been keeping me up all night playing w/ its laser pointer lol anyway what's the best type of potato for Thanksgiving?? i'm thinking scalloped, but u know what would be even better? a big ol' batch of sweet potato casserole with marshmallows! have you guys tried making your own marshmallows from scratch? 
, I think 2 pm is kinda weird for Thanksgiving dinner, but at the same time, it's interesting that Martha Stewart is trying to mix things up 
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My grandmum used to host these huge family gatherings where we'd eat till like 10 pm. Never thought about having guests arrive early, but now that I think about it, might actually make life easier 
. everyone can just chill and enjoy each other's company while waiting for food, like i do at my family gatherings. plus, who needs a 2 pm start when you can have dessert afterwards? 
. But Martha's idea is actually kinda brilliant in its own way: why do we have to rush through the whole meal? Let's make it more like one big happy party 
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