As far as healthy food swaps go, choosing a turkey burger over a beef burger is right up there with subbing regular french fries for sweet potato ones. Or thats how we often see it anyway — a perception rooted in the larger assumption that ground turkey is always healthier than ground beef. And given … Read more
There are plent of reasons to cook a turkey without an oven, whether you just dont have one that works or you want to change things up this holiday season. Luckily, there are a few ways to do it. “If youre cooking just turkey parts or dont need a whole turkey, the stovetop may be … Read more
I never want my Guinea Pigs to feel left out during Thanksgiving. That’s why I come up with ways for them to feel included and special during the holiday season. With that, I’ve rounded up my Top 7 must-try Thanksgiving treats for guinea pigs! Our little piggies deserve to have a delicious feast of their … Read more
George Foreman grills have become a popular kitchen appliance for their speed and convenience in grilling up burgers and other meats indoors Their signature sloped grilling surface cooks food quickly using little to no oil for healthier results. Turkey burgers in particular cook up beautifully on a Foreman, resulting in lean, tender patties full of … Read more
As the holidays approached, I was eager to enjoy Jennie-O’s delicious turkey loaf again, just like when I was a child. However, I was disappointed to find that Jennie-O turkey loaf seems to have been discontinued and was no longer available at any of my local grocery stores. This sent me on a mission to … Read more
Spatchcocking, also known as butterflying, is a great technique for cooking turkey on a gas grill. It allows the turkey to cook faster and more evenly, resulting in juicy, tender meat infused with delicious smoky flavor. While spatchcocking may sound intimidating, it’s actually a pretty straightforward process that makes grilling turkey much easier. In this … Read more
Tying turkey legs together is a classic technique when roasting a whole turkey Trussing, as it’s called, gives the bird a neat, compact shape for even cooking. It also helps keep the stuffing inside But what if you don’t have kitchen twine on hand? Don’t worry, you can improvise with common household items to tie … Read more
Wearing blaze orange, also known as “fluorescent” or “hunter” orange, is required when hunting in most states. Blaze orange keeps you safe in the field by ensuring you are visible to other hunters. How much orange do you need to wear? Are there any states that dont require it? Whether you are a new or … Read more
In the Spring of 2012, we decided to raise turkeys for the first time. It was a great experience, but cost more than we expected. Here’s the run down on our expenses. We ordered 3 different turkey breeds: 6 Giant White = $42 5 Bronze Breasted Bronze = $35 4 Rio Grande = $40 Shipping … Read more
True or false: crispy browned skin is the BEST part of roast turkey or chicken! I say true. Don’t even bother debating me. I would eat all the skin off the Thanksgiving turkey if it weren’t totally socially unacceptable. Below are my best tips for a crispy-skinned, evenly-browned turkey or chicken, and why they work! … Read more
