Let’s be honest – nobody wants to see a turkey neck in photos. That dreaded double chin and loose neck skin is unflattering and can instantly add pounds and years to anyone’s appearance. But with the right posing, angles, lighting and makeup techniques, you can easily fake a tighter, sculpted neckline and keep turkey necks … Read more
Last Thanksgiving, I decided that I wanted a heritage turkey. Reading about how commercial turkey meat is bland compared to meat from wild and heritage turkeys and how they are selectively bred So, I asked The Fiancé. Prices may be different, but they’re high enough that you should ask your partner’s permission before you buy. … Read more
Turkey wearing a sweater Just imagining that brings a smile to my face! As a long-time turkey owner, I’ve dressed my feathered friends up for various holidays over the years. But there’s one time that stands out in my memory when my prized turkey, Tom, truly needed – and appreciated – a cozy sweater. It … Read more
Brining a turkey can help to ensure tender, juicy meat that is full of flavor. We put three types of turkey next to each other to see which was better: not brined, dry brined, and salt water brined. Read on for the results. For years, I used a salt water brine to prepare my turkey … Read more
Frying a whole turkey for holidays like Thanksgiving can seem daunting, but did you know you can also fry turkey pieces? Frying cut up turkey parts is an excellent alternative to frying a whole bird. It’s quicker, easier, allows you to fry just the pieces your family enjoys, and yields juicy, crispy, and flavorful results. … Read more
Smoked Turkey Necks: Tender, flavorful, fall-off-the-bone turkey goes well with all the Southern sides for a holiday meal that isn’t your typical fare. Turkey necks are totally underrated but great on their own. And they add loads of flavor to your favorite stews, soups, and veggies. . If you are a fan of no-waste cooking, … Read more
This tasty Traeger Smoked Turkey with stuffing is very juicy and full of flavor! It’s the easiest way to make your Thanksgiving turkey, and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare. The meat is moist and tender, thanks to the tasty apple stuffing and crunchy candied pecans. Imagine a scene straight out of a Dickens … Read more
WATERMAN, Ill. (CBS) — This Thanksgiving is the last for the Ho-Ka Turkey Farms in Waterman, Illinois after 90 years. The Kauffman family, who has run the farm since the beginning, has decided to stop growing turkeys, farming, processing them, and selling them. Ho-Ka – short for Howard Kauffman Turkey Farms – was founded in … Read more
If you don’t have time to make it yourself, buy low-sodium deli meat that is cut lean right off the counter. What’s better than a sandwich at lunchtime? They’re easy to make and require minimal clean-up. You can make them simple and affordable, or you can build a towering, gourmet budget-buster. And either way, the … Read more
As a Weber grill owner, roasting a turkey on your grill is a rite of passage. When done properly, grilled turkey is incredibly moist, full of wood-fired flavor, and sports an amazing crispy skin. But cooking a full turkey on a Weber does require some special considerations. In this guide, I’ll share my favorite tips … Read more