DO THIS BEFORE THANKSGIVING
Sharing simple tips to prep the salt and pepper shakers simple before Thanksgiving Thanksgiving will be here before you finish the Halloween candy. It will be here because Hallmark and Starbucks tell us it’s fall (in August). So now is the time to do all the things you will wish you had done before Thanksgiving….
Sharing simple tips to prep the salt and pepper shakers simple before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving will be here before you finish the Halloween candy. It will be here because Hallmark and Starbucks tell us it’s fall (in August). So now is the time to do all the things you will wish you had done before Thanksgiving.
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PREP THE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS BEFORE THANKSGIVING
STEPS TO PREP SALT +PEPPER SHAKERS
Gather all of your salt and pepper shakers and your salt and pepper.
Next, here is a tip I tried and it worked well. Place a damp paper towel on the counter and then set out your salt and pepper shakers. The damp paper towel holds the salt and pepper
HOW TO LOAD THE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS
Next, load those petite seasoning vessels with salt and pepper. Now the debate starts here. Yes even salt and pepper shakers are a hot topice. The question is do we still want to use the two hole shaker for the pepper or is it better to use the two hole shaker with salt?
I found my pour was better when I raised the pepper above the mouth of the shaker. I mean it’s still messy, but the paper towel gives you a fighting chance.
You will feel great knowing it’s done because no one wants to pause while prepping the Thanksgiving table and fill (spill) salt and pepper over every kitchen surface.
Sidenote: Who decided shakers require microscopic holes the size of a needle.
I know what some of you are thinking. There is plenty of time to do Thanksgiving and holiday prep details. Right?
But, right now between Hallmark’s Autumn Leaves and White Christmas go ahead and haul out the salt and pepper shakers and get ‘er done before Thanksgiving.
What are some other time-saving tips you like to do now before the calendar says it’s two more sleeps until Thanksgiving?
Please share in the comments!
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In the meantime, stock up on the salt and pepper. Who knew ground pepper was so pricey.
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Great tip, Laura. I’m always the one running around 5 mins. before our guests are due and realize that we are totally out of S&P. Then I ruin my pretty table with the ugly old ones from the kitchen. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks Katie! I know I do the same! But we always put it off until the big day! ha! laura
This is a brilliant idea! I am in love with you salt and pepper shakers – could I ask where you found them?