Gary's Tips
for a Hassle-Free Thanksgiving Feast

Turkey | Trimmings | Side Dishes | Desserts | Wine Recommendations

Tip #1 - Get the Turkey at Gary's

Long lines at the supermarket, all the brands to choose from (stuffed or unstuffed … do I want sodium phosphate and modified food starch in my turkey??) … who needs the headache?

Call Gary’s and arrange to pick up your D’Artagnan turkey, fresh and ready to cook, straight from the farm. Each bird is certified organic and free-range, raised without hormones, antibiotics, stimulants or any other funny stuff.

There, wasn’t that easy?

Note: Orders must be placed by Friday, November 16th by 6 pm. Orders will be available for pick-up during regular business hours (9 am to 9 pm) Wednesday, November 21.

Tip #2 - You Cook the Bird; We’ll Dress It!

So you’re supposed to set the table for twelve, wake up at 6 am to cook the bird, and fix all the trimmings?? I don’t think so.

You cook the bird; Gary’s will provide all the trimmings. (And no one has to know that wasn’t Grandma’s gravy recipe!)

• Traditional Sausage Stuffing or Cornbread Stuffing - $24.99 per Half-Tray
• Giblet or Non-Giblet Gravy - $11.99 per Quart
• Cranberry, Port & Orange Relish - $15.99 per Quart

Note: Orders must be placed by Friday, November 16th by 6 pm. Orders will be available for pick-up during regular business hours (9 am to 9 pm) Wednesday, November 21.

Tip #3 - A Dozen Sides for Your Buffet, No Work Required

Your uncle likes green bean casserole, your cousin wants traditional mashed potatoes, and your daughter insists Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without yams with marshmallows on top. There just isn’t enough oven space in New Jersey to make them all happy!

Gary’s has you covered. Stop in for any or all of your Thanksgiving sides, and give everyone what they want.  No work required.

Sides: $17.99-$30.99 per Half Tray

Fall Vegetable Gratin
Maple & Horseradish-Glazed Turnips with Pecans
Traditional Mashed Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Parmesan and Basil Smashed Potatoes
Candied Yams with Marshmallow Topping
Brussels Sprouts with Pears and Bacon
Butternut Squash Puree
Sweet Potato Puree
Spinach and Orange Salad
Autumn Mixed Green Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

Note: Orders must be placed by Friday, November 16th by. Orders will be available for pick-up during regular business hours (9 am to 9 pm) Wednesday, November 21.

Tip #4 - Let the Pros Bake the Pies

You may have gotten out of cooking dinner this year, but now you’re responsible for dessert. And baking a pie takes how many hours?

Not to worry. Pick up your traditional Thanksgiving dessert at Gary’s, where the pros have all the baking taken care of.

Desserts: $12.99-$14.99

Pumpkin Pie - Pecan Pie - Apple Pie - Apple Crisp

Note: Orders must be placed by Friday, November 16th by 6 pm. Orders will be available for pick-up during regular business hours (9 am to 9 pm) Wednesday, November 21.

Tip #5 - Let Us Pair the Wine for Your Spread

When the big day hits, you’ll be looking at a spread of at least five different dishes and who knows how many ingredients…how are you supposed to find a wine to go with all of that? Not a problem. Whether you’re looking for one red and one white or a bottle to pair for each course, we’ve already done the research.

Here are a few of our favorite "Turkey Wines" ...

• 2005 Pyrador Chardonnay
     ... perfect with acorn squash or yams
• 2005 Acacia Winery Carneros Pinot Noir
• 2005 Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir
     ...ideal with turkey and mushroom gravy
• 2005 Hullabaloo Zinfandel
• 2005 Chiarello Family Giana Zinfandel
     ...for the spicy sausage stuffing

See our video about pairing some of these wines with your Thanksgiving dinner.

Stop by our Wine of the Month display, where Pinot Gris and Pinot Noirs of all price-levels are paired with traditional Thanksgiving courses in our November newsletter.

Read up on the selections we chose for each of our wine clubs for November: Vintner, Reserve, Cellar and Premiere.

…Or have a chat with any one of our knowledgeable wine guys. They’ll steer you toward the perfect Chardonnay to go with your butternut squash, or the right Zinfandel for that sausage stuffing.