The holidays just aren’t the same without a beautifully roasted turkey as the centerpiece of your festive feast. For the juiciest and most flavorful bird, you’ll want to seek out fresh, locally-raised turkeys rather than frozen grocery store varieties. Luckily, there are several excellent options for finding farm-fresh turkeys in Raleigh, NC just in time … Read more
As Thanksgiving approaches, turkey is on everyone’s mind When prepping the big bird for cooking, you may notice one side seems to have more feathers than the other. Is this just your imagination or do turkeys truly have more feathers on one side? Let’s ruffle some feathers and get down to the bottom of this … Read more
Come Thanksgiving, a perennial question pops up – should you smoke or roast your holiday turkey? Both cooking methods yield delicious, juicy birds, but they each have their passionate fans. In this epic showdown, we’ll compare the pros, cons, and key differences between smoking and roasting to help you decide which turkey suits your feast … Read more
Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during “the big thaw. ” While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. But as soon as it starts to thaw, any bacteria that were there before it frozen can start to grow again. Immediately after grocery store checkout, take the frozen turkey home and store it in … Read more
Slow cooker turkey legs is a simple recipe that produces seasoned, tender turkey leg meat. When you cook turkey legs slowly in a crockpot, they can cook low and slow. Instructions to make these turkey legs in the Instant Pot are also included. Switch things up this holiday season and cook your turkey legs in … Read more
Sausages are delicious and a rich source of protein the whole family can enjoy. You can make a hearty meal with them quickly when you don’t have much time, and you can eat them for breakfast, in soups, or on a plain hot dog bun. It’s not a surprise that sausage sales are going up … Read more
Exploring Subway’s New Turkey Cali Fresh Sandwich Subway recently introduced a new turkey sandwich to their menu – the Turkey Cali Fresh. This sandwich brings some West Coast flair to Subway’s classic oven-roasted turkey, with fresh avocado and mozzarella cheese. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Turkey Cali Fresh to see … Read more
A miraculous way to roast a turkey that uses butter-covered aluminum foil to protect the breast from the high heat while basting it. The foil is removed at the end so that the skin can crisp up. This article also talks about brining and whether or not you should do it. It also has a … Read more
While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it starts to melt, bacteria that were there before it frozen will start to grow again. Some safe ways to defrost a turkey are in the fridge, under cold water, or in the microwave. Defrosting a frozen turkey can be a daunting task, especially if … Read more
A miraculous way to roast a turkey that uses butter-covered aluminum foil to protect the breast from the high heat while basting it. The foil is removed at the end so that the skin can crisp up. This article also talks about brining and whether or not you should do it. It also has a … Read more