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Donna Vessy the Gala Guru's blog post Frantic

Dear Gala Guru, Help! Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and we have six couples coming for dinner. My husband is not a good cook and has insisted on cooking the dinner this year. His cooking is the worst, and I worry about how this dinner will turn out. Every time he cooks, it is a test […]

Read Full Post Posted on: November 18, 2024
Donna Vessy the Gala Guru's blog post Cold Turkey

Dear Gala Guru, Some years ago, it was my turn to host Thanksgiving for family and friends, so I purchased an extra-large turkey to feed the crowd. I didn’t have much experience roasting large hunks of meat, so I chose a turkey with an easy-to-use pop-out belly button that would signal doneness. Well, the crowd […]

Read Full Post Posted on: November 11, 2024
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