The holidays are a time meant to be enjoyed with loved ones, but often times, more time is spent in the kitchen than in the family room enjoying your guests. In order to make holiday entertaining easier, why not prep parts of your holiday meal in advance. That way, you can still boast about your homemade meal, without slaving all day in the kitchen! The Kitchn offered a list of holiday food you can make in advance, freeze, and reheat just in time for holiday celebrations. Here's a list of dishes that store well in the freezer:

• Breads
• Stuffing
• Gravy
• Casseroles
• Cookies

Want to learn more? Visit The Kitchn.

We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving filled with delicious food and warm memories!

Central Texas has a powerful German influence, as waves of immigrants from Europe were among the first to settle the area. If you want to sample the experience of a classic Tyrolean beergarden, grab some friends and head to Banger’s. Proudly advertising the largest sausage selection in Austin as well as over 100 beers on tap, this temple of comfort food is a one-way ticket to good times. The sausages come in a huge range of flavors, from traditional brats to more adventurous currywurst and seriously out of the box options like duck, bacon & fig. They’re all prepared to perfection, served in fresh-baked pretzel buns and ready for a beer to wash them down. The libation selection is unbelievable, and the staff is great at recommending new beers to try based on your personal tastes. Sure, this may or may not be the best spot for a first date, but for a casual night out with the guys Banger’s can’t be beat.

Banger's
79 & 81 Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 386-1656
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