Thanksgiving is the favorite time of year for us at The Scout Guide Bergen County. With Volume 4 almost off to the presses, we have some time to enjoy our family, friends and of course the food and festivities of the Thanksgiving week. It is now our job to share how we make Thanksgiving stress-free by finding everything we need to have a beautiful gathering here in Bergen County.

Support local while appreciating the ones you are sharing Thanksgiving with! 

Without further adieu, here is how we will be making the most of the big day by utilizing our beloved Bergen County businesses!

First on our list is planning our Thanksgiving feast starting with breakfast. Whether your day starts with the Upper Saddle River 5K Turkey Trot or a seat on your cozy couch to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, we suggest you order Petal Dust Cakery scones to start your morning. Our favorite is the everything bagel cheddar cheese chive scone – trust us, this is the perfect accompaniment for your coffee. And don’t forget to order your Thanksgiving pies, cookies and cakes so that you can pick up breakfast and dessert at the same time.

Once your morning is started, it is time to get the turkey into the oven. If you have not yet discovered our foodie go-to’s for all Holiday celebrations, we suggest you do that right now : B&M Market, Park Ridge and Peppercorn Events, River Vale.

Jonathan at B&M Market, will help you determine exactly what is needed for your gathering. Try the fresh Jaindl whole turkey, cleaned, tied, seasoned with imported French butter, herbs, stock & in a pan ready for the oven. The B&M team can also cook the turkey for you if you prefer to keep your oven clean. In addition to turkey, B&M Market has appetizers and sides ready for you as well. May we suggest the tuna tartare on a edible spoon for an appetizer, the brown butter maple whipped sweet potatoes and you can’t go without Jonathan’s gravy (he even has gluten free gravy). It’s all right here.

If elegance and ease is the way you role, let Jess Ford of Peppercorn Events, plan your Thanksgiving from start to finish. Jess and her extraordinary team have Thanksgiving selections made easy. You can choose the Thanksgiving package for 4-6 featuring the Closter Farm local turkey, gravy, 3 amazing sides and her signature delectable desserts. If you simply need an appetizer, sides and a dessert lighten your load, Peppercorn Events can also help you with their a la carte menu. Some TSG favorites are the butternut squash risotto balls, maple sriracha brussels sprouts, green bean casserole and the apple strudel for dessert. Check out the amazing menu right here.

From left to right: (Top) turkey & tuna tartare from B&M Market, (Middle) delectable stuffing & green beans from Peppercorn Events, (Bottom) everything bagel scones & goodies from Petal Dust Cakery.

Next up, we will take a step back to Thanksgiving preparations with table setting and hostess gifts.  Backyard Living in Ridgewood is first on our list for all Holiday tablescapes. Once you step foot into the winter wonderland the Backyard Living team has created, you will find everything you need from beautiful serving pieces, a cornucopia of centerpieces, hand-dipped beeswax candles, fire pits, the Big Green Egg to cook the turkey and more! And of course, you can also pick up your Christmas tree to begin Decking the Halls on Friday morning. If you need some table setting advice, we have you covered. Click here to learn.

Nestled in the heart of Ramsey, is Lily & Kate our favorite shop for all our gifting needs. Let Erica and her amazing staff help you find the perfect accent pieces for your Thanksgiving table. Whether you need a serving platter, drink ware, candles, hostess gifts or a fashion accessory to give your Thanksgiving wardrobe a new look, you will find it here. Let Lily & Kate’s jewelry and fashion collection add a little fun to your day. If it is a hostess gift you stop in for, be sure to have it wrapped. You will thank us for this tip.

RSVP by Anastasia is where we turn for florals. Stop into her sleek shop and walk out with your show stopping centerpiece. While ordering or selecting your Thanksgiving centerpiece, you can also arrange to have your wreaths, garlands, Christmas trees, potted plants and anything you can imagine to make your Holiday party and home a chic standout created. RSVP by Anastasia has decked the halls of Pimco, Audemar Piguet and Xhema, just to name a few. Book your appointment today by calling 201.334.7176.

From left to right: (Top) autumn elegance & wreaths from Backyard Living, (Middle) Thanksgiving accessories & Gorjana jewelry from Lily & Kate (Bottom) floral services & Thanksgiving centerpiece from RSVP by Anastasia.

Last but not least, is a quick turkey cooking and cleanup tutorial from The Ulrich Inc team. If you plan to use your convection oven by sure to watch Ulrich’s favorite chef, Ann Marie Soohoo @adayinthelifeofachef and @subzeroandwolf show you how it is done. Clean up must do’s are here and your convection oven tutorial is here.

P.S. If Friday comes and you need someone else to cook and serve you a cocktail, we suggest you make a reservation at Elia! We will already have our Thanksgiving week reservations. Book now.

Happy Thanksgiving and don’t forget to tell them The Scout Guide sent you!

With Love,
The Scout Guide Bergen County