How to Prepare Your Tablecloth for Dinner DON’T FORGET ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT HOLIDAY LINEN!
Even the most careful of people can’t avoid staining their tablecloths during the holiday season. Between hosting family dinners, carving pumpkins, and cheering on the Spartans with your friends, your tablecloth sees a lot of traffic. With this traffic comes some of the most pesky stains. Just because these stains are common doesn’t mean they have to be permanent. In order to remove these stains, you’ll need: 1. Laundry detergent 2. A bucket 3. A spoon 4. Vinegar 5. Oxyclean 6. Access to a washing machine Pretreat the stains on your tablecloth with a 1:1 mixture of detergent and water. Apply the mixture to the stain
with the back of a spoon. The curvature of the silverware will put the soap where it is needed without damaging the tablecloth’s delicate fibers. Set aside the tablecloth for 15–30 minutes, then wash as you normally would. After the washing cycle is complete, inspect the tablecloth for stains. Never put an item in the dryer if it still has a stain on it! If stains are still visible, continue treating the stain by creating a solution made up of 10 parts water to 1 part vinegar. Be sure to test for colorfastness in an inconspicuous area. If the solution doesn’t alter the color, soak the tablecloth for an hour, then wash it again. If the pesky stain still persists, soak the tablecloth in Oxyclean.
of stains before your folks head over for holiday dinner. Just remember to always read the care label before starting any treatment. If you are uncomfortable doing any of the above steps or lack the necessary tools, please bring your tablecloth into our professionals for a little help! We will be happy to help you make this year’s dinner even more festive.
Using these directions, you should be able to remove the vast majority
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Buttery ROASTED CHESTNUTS
Whether or not you have an open fire, you can easily roast some chestnuts using this simple, delicious recipe.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 pounds fresh chestnuts, unpeeled • 2–3 sprigs rosemary • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste • Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste rosemary, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss to coat and transfer to baking
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 450 F. 2. Place a large sheet of foil on a rimmed baking sheet. 3. On a large, flat workspace, place chestnuts flat side down. Using a sharp knife, carve an X on the rounded side of each chestnut. 4. In a large bowl of hot water, soak chestnuts for 1 minute. 5. Pat dry and transfer to a medium bowl. Add
sheet. Arrange in a single layer. Gather the edges of the foil together, leaving an opening at the top.
6. Roast until peels curl up, about 30–45 minutes. 7. Transfer to a platter and serve while hot or warm.
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