"It's the focal point of any festive gathering - but the responsibility of providing Christmas dinner can trigger monumental stress. From securing the Brussels sprouts, crafting a timeplan and basting the turkey, it takes military-level planning. Even working out when to buy all of the ingredients can cause a headache - as you don't want any of the essentials to spoil before the 25th."
"'As you can probably tell by how early Christmas food items appear in supermarkets, most can be bought well in advance without any issues,' Katherine Pavling, head of product at online training provider Virtual College said. While some products can be bought weeks in advance, you should hold off purchasing others until a few days before Christmas, she said. If you're struggling, this helpful graphic might put your mind at ease."
"'However, if you're finding your freezer running out of room and need to split items up and remove them from their packaging, be sure to put them in freezer bags or kitchen foil to avoid odours from other foods and freezer burn,' she said. 'To keep food as safe as possible, your freezer should also be running at a temperature of at least -18°C, so it may be worth checking this before you stock up."
Christmas dinner requires careful planning of timing and purchases to prevent spoilage and reduce stress. Items that can be safely frozen, including turkey, pigs in blankets and other meats, can be bought and frozen well in advance while still in original packaging. If packaging must be removed, use freezer bags or kitchen foil to prevent odours and freezer burn. Maintain a freezer temperature of at least -18°C. Tinned, jarred and dried items such as cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy have long shelf lives and can be bought months ahead unopened. Perishable items should be bought only a few days before Christmas.
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