Thanksgiving Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

There's Still Time to Right the Ship [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] turkey is not a thing. Watch that oven temperature. Photo by Thomas J. Story. Ever stood in the kitchen Thanksgiving morning wondering how you're ever going to get it all done? Most hosts have been there and it's not a good feeling. The key to avoiding this kind of panic is advance preparation. And if that sounds like a tip we gleaned at the Obvious Bar and Grill, well, we actually did consult with real food professionals for some solid advice about both [common pitfalls to avoid]( as well as specific tips on [what you should be doing in this time leading up to the big day](. TL;DR: Shop early. Prepare as much as possible in advance. And relax—it's all about the company anyway. May your Thanksgiving table overflow with both good food and good companionship. Happy Thanksgiving! —Nicole Clausing, Newsletter Editor STORY OF THE WEEK These Are the Biggest Thanksgiving Mistakes to Avoid Stay one step ahead this holiday season. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( HOME & DESIGN [I'm an image]( A Dilapidated 1912 Craftsman Is Brought Back to Life with California-Cool Style It now feels both luxurious and relaxed at the same time. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   Great Gift Idea: A Sunset Winter Subscription Box! Just in time for holiday gift-giving, the Sunset [Winter Subscription Box]( is ready for pre-order! Packed with wonderful, useful products from around the West—all curated by Sunset editors—a box makes a great present for yourself or just about anyone on your list. [I Know Someone Who Would Love This!](   TRAVEL Tempe’s Desert Difference City sophistication and small-town charm make Tempe, Arizona, the ultimate desert getaway for travelers looking for energy and excitement in an easy-to-get-to getaway. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( FOOD & DRINK [I'm an image]( 25 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Prep Tips from Professional Chefs Don't stress, follow this advice. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( GARDEN This Is the Best Time to Plant Your Native Garden—Here's How to Do It Winter is go time for gardeners devoted to native plants. Here’s how to take full advantage of the season to reap the benefits in spring. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now]( [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](removeList=SUN%20Weekly%20NL%3A%20Engaged) [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( [Mastodon]( [Post.news]( [Bluesky]( Copyright 2023 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.