Defrosting and brining a turkey at the same time is a great way to save time and effort when preparing your holiday bird. But is it safe? The short answer is yes – you can brine a turkey while it’s defrosting. Here’s what you need to know. Why Brine a Turkey? Brining imparts flavor and … Read more
As an adventurous home cook, I’m always looking for new and unique ingredients to add variety to my recipes. Recently, I discovered turkey tails – an underrated and often discarded part of the bird that can make a delicious and nutritious addition to many dishes when prepared properly. But cooking turkey tails does require some … Read more
This smoked turkey recipe is the perfect turkey to serve on Thanksgiving or other special occasions. The turkey is delicious and tender, and the whole bird tastes like it came from an upscale restaurant. I can guarantee this smoked turkey will take your holiday meal to the next level! Nothing beats a home-cooked turkey on … Read more
Ground turkey can be a good addition to many dog’s diets, and cooking it by itself is rather simple. You can cook it just like you would for human consumption but without any added spices or herbs. Many spices that humans often use for their meat aren’t safe for canines to consume. For instance, both … Read more
Slow smoked BBQ turkey legs are a great way to eat that part of the bird, whether it’s a wild turkey or farmed. Here’s how to go about getting the most out of these underrated cuts. Mostly when I talk about BBQ turkey legs I am referring to the thighs, but the drumsticks benefit from … Read more
This holiday season, get delicious turkey without using valuable oven space by making electric roaster oven turkey! The turkey cooks separately, and you can enjoy a juicy, perfect roast turkey with golden brown skin. One of the big problems home cooks face at Thanksgiving is fitting everything in the oven! You have pies, green bean … Read more
Prolonged use of hydroxyzine can lead to hydroxyzine withdrawal symptoms when the dosage is reduced or stopped. As a commonly prescribed medication for anxiety and allergies, It’s important to be aware of the challenges that can arise when stopping hydroxyzine and managing withdrawal symptoms. In ScienceDirect studies, hydroxyzine showed higher withdrawal symptoms who took hydroxyzine … Read more
My first Black Hills turkey hunt was a resounding success, with a few points of qualification: I did take my wife, however, and we caught enough of a break in the weather early Thursday evening to hike up onto a ridge in the Black Hills National Forest off Sheridan Lake Road and snoop around a … Read more
Have you always wanted to make your own Smoked Turkey? This “How to Smoke a Turkey” tutorial will show you how easy it is to make the best turkey you’ve ever had! Not only will this be the best smoked turkey you’ve ever had, it’ll be the best Thanksgiving Turkey you’ve ever tasted. Get ready … Read more
I was looking for thanksgiving turkey crafts to do with the kiddos this month, and also some coloring sheets, when I remembered something. The more I looked at turkeys, even the simply drawn ones, they all had that red thing dripping off the side of their head. I’ve seen it called a wattle, too, but … Read more