When preparing your turkey for the pot, you can either skin it or pluck it. Because the skin on wild turkeys is so thin, many hunters prefer to skin their birds instead of plucking them. Skinning a turkey is a crucial skill for any hunter to master While plucking is the more traditional method, skinning … Read more
Don’t stress out this Christmas; instead, make my Easy Roast Turkey Crown. It has all the great taste of a whole roast turkey with none of the work. There are also lots of helpful tips on how to buy, thaw, and cook a turkey crown, as well as tasty ideas for using up leftover turkey. … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, soon-to-be holiday hosts ponder the big turkey question Should I add water to the roasting pan or not? While it may seem like a good idea, the truth is roasting your turkey au naturel without any added water delivers optimal flavor and texture Follow these expert tips and techniques for roasting tender, … Read more
If you’re headed to Thursday’s Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers game at Ford Field, you can look forward to some extra special Thanksgiving-themed food. And, just like in years past, fans at the game will be able to eat traditional Thanksgiving food. Levy, Ford Field’s food and drink partner, will be busy making a … Read more
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family to give thanks and feast on a delicious meal. And the star of the show is often a perfectly roasted turkey! But with so many options at the grocery store, how do you know what turkey to get for your holiday table? If you live … Read more
For many home cooks, buying an entire turkey is unnecessary for small gatherings or everyday meals. Often, you just need a breast, some legs, or other turkey parts to feed your family. Luckily, there are plenty of options for purchasing high-quality turkey pieces without having to buy a whole bird. Let’s explore the best places … Read more
About 245 million turkeys are slaughtered each year in the U. S. , with 46 million alone killed just for Thanksgiving. It’s true that turkeys are social and playful like cats and dogs, but their lives and deaths are very different from those of most indoor pets. As a poultry enthusiast, I’m often asked “How … Read more
A whole turkey is the centerpiece of many holiday meals. But if you’ve never cooked one before, it can be tricky to know what size to buy Turkeys come in a wide range of weights from small 8-10 pound birds to massive 30 pound giants. So how much does the average whole turkey weigh? The … Read more
This Deep Fried Turkey Recipe is not only easy, but it’s also crispy and succulent. The perfect combination for a memorable Thanksgiving Turkey dinner!. Do You Season the Oil When Frying a Turkey? Frying a turkey for the holidays or a special occasion can result in a bird that is moist, flavorful, and delicious. However, … Read more
When winter arrives, the landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation. Bitterly cold temperatures, heavy snowfall and icy winds make life difficult for many species of wildlife. Food becomes scarce as vegetation dies off or becomes buried under deep snowdrifts. Animals that remain active during winter face a constant battle to stay warm and find enough calories … Read more