Blogger Matchbox Kitchen Helps INDi Out in the Kitchen

Food blogger Sara Tso believes in “combining style and sustainability in everyday life, from the food you eat to the clothes you wear. ” Over on her blog, Matchbox Kitchen, she treats her readers to great food and the occasional outfit post. With her delicious recipes (and gorgeous food photography) we knew we had to ask for some tips to celebrate the holidays:

1. What are your favorite Thanksgiving traditions? How do you plan to celebrate the holiday?
My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is pumpkin pie! It’s my favorite kind of pie but I save it for this occasion to make it even more special. My boyfriend and I recently moved out and we will be hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the first time. Along with our family members, we spend all day eating, drinking, and cooking!

2. What will you be cooking? Any particular food you’re looking forward to?
I will be making bread from Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a day and Martha Stewarts pumpkin cream pie. I always look forward to all the traditional foods like turkey and cranberry sauce, but my favorite thing about Thanksgiving is having leftovers! Turkey sandwiches with all the fixings (gravy, cranberry sauce, brussels sprouts, caramelized onions and whatever else I might want to add) are my specialty.

3. What’s your best piece of advice or time-saving tip for a home cook this holiday season?
Make sure to break up the dinner into smaller tasks so everyone else can help out. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! The most fun occasions are when everyone is buzzing around the kitchen. I like to prepare items in advance such as making the bread dough ahead of time, setting the table the night before, and washing and cutting the vegetables.

4. Comfort is key when you’re digging into a big Thanksgiving meal, how would you style jeans for the occasion?
I would wear a loose fitting blouse to be comfortable but put together, then dress it up a little with simple, elegant jewelry from elephantine. Then I’ll slip on a pair of moccasins and put on a chunky knit cardigan to cozy up with a cup of tea after dinner.

So don’t forget – check out Sara’s blog Matchbox Kitchen and enjoy all the wonderful things she’s cooking up!

posted by: Bonnie Coombs on November 22, 2011 at 9:14 am
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