Hey foodies. Are you cyber shopping today? How was Thanksgiving?
I must wax poetic about the turkey I bought at T.A. Farms in Kent County. LOVED IT. Seriously. I was keeping my fingers crossed that the trek down to the farm would be worth it and I'm happy to say I wasn't disappointed. I didn't brine my 16 plus pound fresh, free-range, Delaware grown turkey, nor did I stuff it with dressing. Instead, I cooked it at a steady 325 degrees, covered the breast with foil until the last hour of cooking and crammed the cavity full of fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, onions and apples. The aroma was amazing and the meat was very moist and juicy. One of the best turkeys I have ever cooked, if I must say so myself. Compliments all around from friends and family at the table.
(I got a free, frozen turkey from the grocery store and donated it to the Sunday Breakfast Mission. This Wilmington charity provides meals for hungry men, women, and children. Consider donating food there this holiday season.)
I followed food writer Michael Ruhlman's recipe for turkey stock which I froze for future use. (Scroll down to his Nov. 20 posting.) This is an easy recipe that makes a full-bodied, clear stock.
But, by Saturday, I was so over turkey, sweet potatoes, etc. I had Greek food one night and an Asian dinner the next.
3 comments:
Good for you, donating the turkey you didn't need to the Sunday Breakfast Mission. They do an incredible job there for our homeless. Wish others, besides yourself, would think about donating to them. They'll be needing all the help they can get come Christmas.
The Food Bank of Delaware is another great place to donate your frozen turkeys. Patricia, we took your suggestion and ordered a smoked turkey from Durham's, in Elkton. It was amazing! The flavor was great, not overwelmingly smoky, so it was great with the standard Thanksgiving trimmings.
The Food Bank is another great place to donate. I'm so glad to hear you liked Durham's. I'm a fan of the "log cabin" smoke house. I love the beef brisket sandwich and may buy a smoked ham there for Christmas. Buy local!
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