Robby Who remembers the Bumpus hounds from “A Christmas Story”? Pretty funny when they break in the house and steal the Thanksgiving turkey, right? Well, as long as it isn’t your turkey. Actually, it really isn’t funny for those dogs at all. You should never let your dog eat turkey bones or other leftovers. This Thanksgiving, … Read more
There are a lot of opinions out in the world about how best to prep a turkey for Thanksgiving. Should you make a dry-brine turkey? Wet-brine? Skip brining altogether? We’ll just cut right to the chase: The official Epi opinion is that dry-brining is the only brine method you should consider when prepping a holiday … Read more
Every item on this page was chosen by a The Pioneer Woman editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Theres a good reason why Thanksgiving is also called Turkey Day—its because everyone wants to eat the turkey! But how much turkey do you need to feed everyone around … Read more
Ephesus is an Ancient city of both Greek and Roman origin, it has lots of interesting history and intact ruin so is a great place to spend a day. There are lots of tips around on what to do in Ephesus in one day…here are our ideas. There is a lot of debate about how … Read more
Are you tired of serving dry turkey breasts? Fortunately, it can be avoided and we are here to show you how. Turkey breast meat is thick yet super lean (minimal fat). Due to the thickness, turkey breasts typically need about two hours to cook all the way through. If you cooked fatty meat for that … Read more
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. For cooks with a brazen sense of adventure, the idea of submerging a whole turkey in a cauldron of bubbling oil is understandably exciting. Deep-frying a Thanksgiving turkey certainly has advantages: The technique produces a juicy, flavorful … Read more
As someone interested in travel and geography, I used to wonder – how far is Istanbul from Turkey? At first glance, this seems like a strange question Isn’t Istanbul located in Turkey? Confusion stems from the complex relationship between Istanbul and Turkey as political and geographic entities With some research, we can unravel the distance … Read more
Cooking the perfect turkey breast for your holiday meal can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With some simple tips and techniques, you can roast a juicy, flavorful 8 lb turkey breast with confidence. In this detailed guide, we’ll walk through everything you need to know to nail cooking times for an 8 … Read more
Roasting a juicy, golden turkey is the centerpiece of many holiday feasts. But before you pop that bird in the oven, a key question arises – should you leave the legs tied together or untie them for roasting? This issue perplexes many home cooks. Luckily, there are good reasons for both trussed and untrussed turkey … Read more
Turkey bags are a staple for many cooks during the holidays. These nifty bags help lock in moisture and flavor when roasting your bird But if you’ve ever found yourself wondering just how much a turkey bag weighs, you’re not alone In this article, we’ll breakdown everything you need to know about the weight of … Read more