Those who are hosting a holiday gathering of friends and family at their home this year may be feeling the pressure. There is a certain sense of pressure applied to those who offer their services to provide for their love ones, all the luxuries of a fantastic holiday in enviable style and fashion. For the seasoned host, this pressure will only serve to inspire; the game will be upped and the results more magnificent than ever. However, for those novices who are hosting this year’s festivities, the pressure could lead to unnecessary stress and worry.

One of the major jobs for hosts over the holiday period is to maintain that all the food prepared is of exceptional standard and plentiful. It is the time of the year when most people feel at ease, indulging all their whims and tastes. The usual reserve is disregarded in favour of pure indulgence. Preparing food for those already unfastening their belts in preparation can be daunting; the host has to make sure they have all the ingredients, techniques and tools that are required for the jobs at hand.

Our guide is here to help you pick the right tools for festive jobs in the kitchen.

Mince Pies

Store bought mince pies are always a lottery. The chances of them being quality are equal to the chances that they will be poor. Eliminate this worry by producing your own range of delicious mince pies. Use a Meat Mincer to prepare your own mince for the perfect taste. Using a fresh cut of meat will create a decadent taste amongst the spices that line the mince. Using a Meat Mincer will allow you to use the exact amount of meat that you require leading to no waste.

Turkey

Carving the turkey is one of the most important jobs on Christmas and Thanksgiving. As well as a symbol of prosperity, the bird also offers a lot of meat. This makes it important to cut the turkey properly in order to ensure that all the meat is being utilised. Use a Butchers Knife to cut the skin and flesh from around the thighs and the wings, then pull the joints off until you hear a pop. Use a carving knife then to slice into the breast and extract the maximum amount of flesh.

Vegetables

Many households offer a wide range of different vegetables during the holidays to placate every palate. Using a Butcher Knife with a curved edge, it is possible to cut a wide variety of different vegetables with speed. Always cut on top of a Butcher’s Block to ensure that you do not ruin a work surface or table.