Should You Let Your Turkey Sit Out Before Cooking?

Despite arguably being one of the most popular items on the Thanksgiving table, turkey has still managed to become the most stressful—and even feared—dish you’ll prepare over the entire holiday season. After all, the turkey is a big, sensitive bird prone to either undercooking or overcooking, resulting in something either downright dangerous or completely dried … Read more

Can I Cut Up My Turkey Before Roasting?

Just when I get my holiday meal prep running like a well-oiled machine, I decide to mix it up. After all, what fun would it be to have everything run smoothly before Thanksgiving? Well, I’m happy to report that if you decide to roast your turkey in parts, instead of whole, this year it won’t … Read more

How Long Do I Deep Fry Turkey Nuggets?

One of the finer aspects of hunting is the opportunity to enjoy the hunt long after you’ve left the woods. The memories you make, and the meat you haul out of the woods, ensure there’s more to the hunt in the days to come. That’s why if you’ve found success in the turkey woods this … Read more

Should You Rinse a Turkey Before Cooking? The Expert Consensus

As Thanksgiving approaches, turkey takes center stage. Aside from choosing the bird itself, one key question arises for many home cooks – should you rinse the turkey before roasting? It’s a common step some swear by for a more flavorful or cleaner finished product. However, food safety experts overwhelmingly advise against washing raw poultry. Here’s … Read more

Why Istanbul is Not the Capital City of Turkey

Even today, people are surprised to learn that Istanbul ISNT the capital of Turkey. Their next question usually is, why is Ankara the capital and not Istanbul? We understand the confusion. After all, when looking at cities in Turkey, much hype revolves around Istanbul, the largest city. Politically, Istanbul is Turkeys stronghold. The saying goes … Read more