Sunday, November 11, 2012
The holidays are just around the corner! But beware: bacteria never take a holiday. It’s important to keep in mind some simple messages about thawing, cooking and chilling holiday feasts.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
With several popular holidays approaching, Michigan State University Extension educators remind consumers that it’s important to follow some simple food-safety practices to thaw, cook and store turkey properly. “Turkey is a delicious source of lean protein, but it must be handled and cooked properly to prevent potentially dangerous germs such as Salmonellaand Campylobacter from causing illness,” said Lucia Patritto, MSU Extension educator. “Fortunately, following a few simple tips will help keep you and your family safe this holiday season.” Thawing Thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator – never on the counter top or in the sink – in accordance with the following approximations: Thawing a frozen turkey Pounds of turkey Days needed to …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Local businesses are now taking orders for Thanksgiving turkeys, where do you get yours?
It's the spotlight of any Thanksgiving celebration - the turkey. The turkey can often make or break the holiday, so finding the perfect one is important. Several local businesses are now taking orders for Thanksgiving turkeys - places like Market Place Meats and Snook's Butcher Shoppe inside Colasanti's. But, which place has the best turkey? White Lake-Highland Patch wants to know: Where do you go to get your Thanksgiving turkey?
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Howell woman's family calls the meal 'Bunny Soup,' a reflection of her nickname.
Debi Drick of Howell makes a mean turkey soup. Known at her house as "Bunny Soup," Drick said she has to make a second turkey just to satisfy her family's craving for the delicious concoction. Drick says of the name, "My husband and children have called me 'Bunny' for years. Since I have always been the only cook in the house, anything I cooked was referred to as 'bunny food' to the kids." "The after-Thanksgiving turkey soup was always everyone's favorite," Drick said. "My kids (and sometimes their college friends) used to fight over who was to help make it – mostly because they got to take some with them. While lots of people we knew made chicken noodle or bean or potato soup, nobody else in our family or friends made a turkey noodle soup…
Sherry Woodbeck
9:24 am on Friday, November 16, 2012
I have ordered Empire turkey's via Hiller's Market - love them but had one last year from http://www.peacockspoultryfarm.com at 6355 Rochester Road, Troy, Michigan 48085 (248) 879-0020 at a friend's home and decided to try this for Thanksgiving 2012. I will check out the above ones for Christmas and future turkey dinners. I am always looking for fresh, humanely raised, free range protein . more ›