Thanksgiving: a Tip

Tired? I know, so am I. Nevertheless do yourself a little favor tonight or tomorrow. Jot down a few notes about what you did right. How was it that you changed that pumpkin pie from the recipe? What did you put in the brine that you loved so much? How much did your turkey weigh, how long did you cook it, at what temperature(s) and on which oven rack? That sort of stuff. The stuff you think you'll remember, or the stuff that doesn't seem that important till next year when you're wondering how exactly you managed to pull off that silky smooth pie. Just write it down. It won't take long and it will save you some time next year.