Episode 631: 631 Holiday Headstart: 5 More Tips for a Relaxed Season

Do you ever say you’ll start holiday prep early, but then suddenly it’s December and you’re in a tinsel-covered panic? Well, no more!

In this episode, Kathi and co-host Tonya Kubo dive into part two of their discussion on preparing for the holidays in August. They offer practical advice for early holiday planning, emphasizing the importance of considering family needs, budgeting, and self-care in the planning process.

Listeners will discover:

• How to plan for those perfect holiday photos
• How to plan for budget-friendly holiday travel
• How to create a realistic holiday decor plan (even if your husband Roger thinks there’s no such thing as too many Christmas lights)

Throughout the episode, Kathi and Tonya offer relatable anecdotes and practical strategies to help listeners reduce holiday stress by planning ahead.

Kathi shares her love for early holiday meal planning and cookbook perusing in this episode. She mentions one of her favorite recipes called Raclette.

Raclette Recipe:

3 to 7 oz. raclette cheese per person, sliced
4 to 6 new potatoes per person, boiled
Optional: bacon, beef fillet, pork sausage, zucchini, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, white pearl onions, bell peppers, cornichons or pickled gherkins, pickled baby corn, asparagus, hearty bread, barbecue sauce/ketchup.

1. Turn the raclette grill on to medium-high heat.
2. If using bacon, cook first and use fat for other items (or brush grill with olive oil).
3. Cook meat and vegetables on the grill plate.
4. Melt raclette cheese in trays under the heating element.
5. Serve melted cheese over potatoes or veggies.

About eight people can use one raclette set at a time, and this is a warm, hearty dinner that's a hit for guests. Clean off the grill to roast marshmallows for tabletop s'mores as dessert.

Did you miss part one of this conversation? Click the link in the Resources below to listen.

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