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Being a good guest at Thanksgiving dinner is just as important as being a good host. You’re about to be treated to a meal that was not only cooked with a lot of time and attention, but also with a whole lot of love. Here are 10 ways to be a great guest.

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So, you’ve decided to host your very first Thanksgiving — congratulations! It’s a milestone and it’s going to be great, no matter how the turkey turns out. It’s the people, after all, who make a party. While we’re all in favor of the crappy dinner party (i.e., the paper-plate and come-as-you-are type of get-together), a holiday can justify a tiny bit more effort. It’s nice, on this special occasion, to pull out the fancy china.

But what if you don’t have fancy china? Or, forget fancy, what if you don’t have enough place settings period? What if you have seven plates (including one that’s chipped) and 10 guests are coming? What if you’re down to your last two wine glasses and they’re different sizes?

The answer is to rent.

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Last year Mark Bittman left his esteemed position at The New York Times to join Purple Carrot, a vegan meal-kit delivery service. Almost exactly a year later, Bittman has cut ties with Purple Carrot to pursue a new position, and this time it’s in academia.

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One trip to Trader Joe’s could be your solution to buying everything from the turkey down to the salt and pepper, and even a bouquet of flowers for the Thanksgiving table. It all depends on your cooking style and the size and type of Thanksgiving dinner you plan to host.

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Now that you know the most important questions to ask yourself before mailing an edible gift, it’s time to tackle the part when you actually box them up.

I have learned that there are very specific ways to wrap all types of food gifts to ensure they land in one piece with family and friends. Here’s what you need to know.

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Every other week or so, my roommate brings a white-and-red quart-sized plastic tub full of cottage cheese home from Trader Joe’s. A lanky dude with a ridiculously fast metabolism, he eats bowls full of it after the gym to put on muscle. I, on the other hand, am more likely to be found with the fridge door open, sniffing the contents of the tub in the morning when I’m late for work to check for signs of souring, and then sneaking a spoonful for breakfast.

Apparently, both of us are really on trend right now.

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• “I choose to eat better because I want to feel energetic and live a long, healthy life.” 
• “I should stop eating chocolate at night. It just ends up on my belly as a muffin top.”

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Despite your most careful planning (did you make a detailed timeline?), cooking Thanksgiving dinner can still feel a little stressful come the big day. That’s why we love getting a jumpstart on the side dishes now. Most can be prepped, assembled, or even totally cooked anywhere from a day to a month in advance. From mashed potatoes and stuffing, to gravy and casseroles, these are the Thanksgiving sides to make ahead.

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So, we’ve showed you how to choose a turkey, and how to roast it. But how do you carve it? In this quick video, we show you how to slice up that big bird! We get it all done in just one minute, thanks to the magic of video (it’s OK if it takes you a little longer!). One minute, five minutes, 10 minutes — it doesn’t really matter how long it takes to carve the turkey; but in the end, we think this tutorial will help it go just a bit smoother.

Ready to get your carving skills on? Follow along!

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There are a few staple Thanksgiving recipes that can’t be left off your menu. There’s turkey, of course, and also mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, but the unsung hero of the whole meal, in my opinion, might just be the stuffing. You know, that bread-y salad that’s usually covered in some kind of meat, a few vegetables, and chicken or turkey broth? Yeah, that glorious creation.

Do you have a traditional stuffing recipe you have to make every single year? It turns out the internet has opinions on the very best stuffing.

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