QUICK FIX IDEAS for THANKSGIVING

(You can thank me later!)

Short on time - and energy - for Thanksgiving prep? Who isn’t?

Agata & Valentina and Citarella have you covered with gourmet dishes ready to gift to your hosts or pick up for your table. 

Guaranteed to be delicious! See below for suggestions and some of my favorites and needless to say, there is sooo much more that will tempt you as you weave thru the aisles. I think it is apparent which is my favorite place to shop..

Agata & Valentina

• Best fresh baked turkey whether just white meat slices or wings or legs.

• Ask for extra turkey ju or buy a turkey wing, carrots, onion, and celery and baste & roast it for some extra turkey ju of your own.

• Focaccia stuffing with leaks: you can add to this as you wish or enjoy it as is. I usually add the steamed chestnuts in a bottle - William Sonoma although I think I saw them at Agata’s this year - with some extra Bell’s seasoning if necessary.

• Sweet potato puree: I just buy the marshmallows!

• BEST PIES: Pecan, Apple, Pumpkin, o my!

  
  

Citarella

• Chestnut stuffing!

One last sweet Thanksgiving tidbit about real estate

since I am obliged…

Are you short on clarity about the NYC market? 

That’s where I come in.

As we head toward year-end, motivated buyers are still out looking, and sellers who list now face less competition - often leading to stronger engagement and quicker decisions. It’s a great window for anyone considering a move.

Have a Happy and FULL-FILLING Thanksgiving!

As always, you know where to find me!

Best,

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