tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post4797649271178520826..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Talking Turkey for T-DayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-68360879703916502632008-11-26T17:51:00.000-08:002008-11-26T17:51:00.000-08:00So your Happy Turkey cost...~About the price of tw...So your Happy Turkey cost...<BR/>~About the price of two tanks of gas, when gas was $4.50. <BR/>~Less than a couple going to see 5 movies at the theater. <BR/>~Less than three hair cuts at a salon. <BR/>~Same price as a good massage or facial. <BR/><BR/>I'd say that's a bargain.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849148217473381311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-64494623513891702752008-11-25T09:45:00.000-08:002008-11-25T09:45:00.000-08:00The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy had a he...The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy had a heritage turkey tasting, <A HREF="http://albc-usa.org/" REL="nofollow">read about it here.</A>Susan Ochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349528942254702007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-3437764380798607192008-11-24T14:12:00.000-08:002008-11-24T14:12:00.000-08:00Thanks for the tips on local dairy...I've contacte...Thanks for the tips on local dairy...<BR/>I've contacted my local CSA, and am awaiting a response to find out the best source...if there is one.<BR/><BR/>If you do a post on turkey taste-test---I'll respond. That would be fun.<BR/>I'm intrigued to try wild turkey---this will be my first wild bird.Cave-Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06888781509791113960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-91287168035487805792008-11-22T17:29:00.000-08:002008-11-22T17:29:00.000-08:00You got a deal mine cost about $50 more but in add...You got a deal mine cost about $50 more but in addition to wanting to buy heritage that is humanely raised I realize that now more then ever we need to do whatever we can to support the farmers that are raising these are other animals humanely. If we don't they will be forced to go out of business and that isn't good for any of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-75936801586088366372008-11-22T16:52:00.000-08:002008-11-22T16:52:00.000-08:00All the turkeys that live here on the island in th...All the turkeys that live here on the island in the lesser Antilles that I live on are heritage and they just run around and eat whatever the hell they find, and it being the tropics, bugs abound. I'm also partial guinea hen stew, and those wonderful birds also just wander and flit wherever they please. Oh Yeah, Greenpa, will you be munching some guineas one day soon? Stew is the way.<BR/>I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-36883670433496821662008-11-22T10:31:00.000-08:002008-11-22T10:31:00.000-08:00I got a small turkey for $6.50 at a local chain gr...I got a small turkey for $6.50 at a local chain grocery store while I was out of town. It was a big sale, and I got one of the last five left.<BR/><BR/>I have no problem with people spending as much and choosing what works for them. I just have never been fussy about food, though I favor healthy stuff.<BR/><BR/>I just came from my property in rural Vermont, where I spend half my time. My katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478104766635836508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-35580317816220525472008-11-22T07:43:00.000-08:002008-11-22T07:43:00.000-08:00We've had heritage turkeys on the table for severa...We've had heritage turkeys on the table for several years. The flavor is truly exceptional. The configuration is different: the breast meat runs back along the bird instead of right out in front, but there is almost as much. <BR/><BR/>This year we have a charming little 8 lb bird, just right for the two of us.<BR/><BR/>I tried raising heritage turkeys. When they got to be teenagers, up and Lynnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03778531309772972996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-36889314170277011082008-11-22T06:13:00.000-08:002008-11-22T06:13:00.000-08:00This year we are in a tight spot. Our daughter wo...This year we are in a tight spot. Our daughter works at the local grocery store and got a gift card for a tortured tukey. <BR/><BR/>If we hadn't had such a long run of things going wrong..from medical emergancies to transportation breakdowns we'd do the free range turkey as we have in years past. Of course we could go w/out turkey and give the turkey from store away. <BR/><BR/>We grew alot of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-47509142330612354582008-11-21T17:50:00.000-08:002008-11-21T17:50:00.000-08:00I choose (chose?) to go with a nice local beef roa...I choose (chose?) to go with a nice local beef roast this year. It was raised on Vashon! Bon Appetit!Robj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-5861832307289352072008-11-21T14:09:00.000-08:002008-11-21T14:09:00.000-08:00I beg to differ. I'm not turned off by Jennconspir...I beg to differ. I'm not turned off by Jennconspiracy's comment at all. I couldn't help but think the same thing: Poor turkeys. The idea of someone eating my cats also came to mind - and I found the whole idea abhorrent. The whole topic is really bothersome on many different levels.Scribblin' 'Possumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336788932938342705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-22814798502177414072008-11-21T12:10:00.000-08:002008-11-21T12:10:00.000-08:00Jenn - Thanks for the offer, but I don't think kit...Jenn - Thanks for the offer, but I don't think kitties make very good gravy.<BR/><BR/>I think you're barking (gobbling?) up the wrong tree here. Animal rights and their edibility are a very good topic of discussion but would you rather I be promoting cheapo commercially raised/tortured turkeys? It certainly would be fitting given the current state of the economy.<BR/><BR/>Many of us go way out ofCrunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-23087625090198502342008-11-21T11:44:00.000-08:002008-11-21T11:44:00.000-08:00Poor turkeys.I have three house cats you might as ...Poor turkeys.<BR/><BR/>I have three house cats you might as well eat, just swing by Oakland.<BR/><BR/>Man. Turkeys need rights.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304420774638468362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-90668910462446122662008-11-21T11:43:00.000-08:002008-11-21T11:43:00.000-08:00@Texan Mama -Have you done a search at Local Harve...@Texan Mama -<BR/><BR/>Have you done a search at Local Harvest? That's where I would start looking, if I was new to this.<BR/><BR/>We aren't having Thanksgiving this year, since we're driving to Ontario to visit family, and they had Thanksgiving last month. So no turkey for us. My 4 year old and I are going to help butcher turkeys this weekend, though. She's insanely interested in the whole "Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542037133541219068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-60644275298300203642008-11-21T11:17:00.000-08:002008-11-21T11:17:00.000-08:00Christine-There is a nice meat CSA at Chestnut Far...Christine-<BR/>There is a nice meat CSA at Chestnut Farms in Hardwick,MA. They have monthly pick ups in central MA, Natick and in Boston. Also, there is a certified Raw milk Dairy in Foxboro, called Oake Knoll Ayrshires and many people car pool out to central MA and up towards the North Shore.Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07398576527497988339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-90956659411173386682008-11-21T10:10:00.000-08:002008-11-21T10:10:00.000-08:00As for finding dairy:While there are small dairies...As for finding dairy:<BR/><BR/>While there are small dairies that pasteurize their milk, much of it is raw. Some local sources can be found at the link below. Many farms with dairy cows also sell pastured meat, eggs, etc.<BR/><BR/>I know raw milk is quite an issue and I don't at all mean to start debates in these comments. Whether it is even legal or not varies by state.<BR/><BR/>It took me anHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543197858284977937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-293947135153189312008-11-21T10:04:00.000-08:002008-11-21T10:04:00.000-08:00Oh, I also forgot about this one. This is the link...Oh, I also forgot about this one. This is the link for heritage and pastured meat in Texas (they have listings for national farms):<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.eatwild.com/products/texas.html" REL="nofollow">Eat Wild</A>Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-44021581992360760012008-11-21T09:54:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:54:00.000-08:00Chili - What we did this year to help out with cos...Chili - What we did this year to help out with cost is split it with my brother since he'll be coming over for dinner. We still haven't resolved the issue of who gets the carcass. I think we'll either do the proverbial wishbone over it or hack it in two.<BR/><BR/>Jenn - I know a few broad breasted celebrities that probably have flip-over disease, but they just don't talk about it.<BR/><BR/>Texan Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-71061910810017220302008-11-21T09:28:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:28:00.000-08:00Cave Woman- I'd love to hear how your wild turkey ...Cave Woman- I'd love to hear how your wild turkey cooks and tastes. We have a growing population, and one of these days I expect to have on on the table. One of my information sources says the breast of wild turkey is not white; but dark like the thigh. That sounds pretty interesting to me, from many standpoints.<BR/><BR/>One being- our domestic turkeys are not actually derived from our wild Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-73786275485132550332008-11-21T09:22:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:22:00.000-08:00I always buy run around birds. Whether its turkey ...I always buy run around birds. Whether its turkey or chicken. It is more expensive but at least they got to run around like birds are supposed to do.<BR/><BR/>Turkeys and chickens are ground birds sure they can fly but mostly they run around.cheflovesbeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465100472547504037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-76724492896416040592008-11-21T09:14:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:14:00.000-08:00Texan Mama...start with your local extension offic...Texan Mama...start with your local extension office or the state Ag Department..they can point you in the right direction.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283334035989645291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-82761197678119806222008-11-21T09:12:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:12:00.000-08:00Texan Mama: I'm not sure where in Texas you are, b...Texan Mama: I'm not sure where in Texas you are, but if you're anywhere near DFW, try Burgundy Pasture Beef. I've been buying pastured meat from them for awhile now - their product is very high quality and a lot of it is VERY reasonably priced (I can't afford the fancy steaks, but their everyday cuts are quite affordable for me). In addition to beef, they also have pork, lamb, chicken and Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909872672886308470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-75000490409317190142008-11-21T09:06:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:06:00.000-08:00This would be my preference, but it just isn't in ...This would be my preference, but it just isn't in the budget this year, so I won't be cooking a turkey. I'd really like to raise my own in coming years - I've got more than enough space and we're not squeamish about the butchering. Due to some other circumstances, it just wasn't in the cards this year.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909872672886308470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-23641001572824768712008-11-21T09:04:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:04:00.000-08:00Dear CrunchyYour post has given me pause to think ...Dear Crunchy<BR/>Your post has given me pause to think about my buying habits: I would like to incorporate many of the suggestions you have made about buying from local growers. However, I am SO not in that circle of friends or acquaintances that I wouldn't even know how to find local growers (beyond the familiar farmer's market). I mean, I'd love to buy a free-range bird, but I have no idea Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00039056206420438194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-82616516832883924522008-11-21T08:45:00.000-08:002008-11-21T08:45:00.000-08:00Everyone has to decide how best to spend what mone...Everyone has to decide how best to spend what money they have. And if those people who are looking down on you for spending more on a turkey would think about it for a minute, they'd see that they spend the same amount (or more) on things you probably don't (like cable, or another faux christmas tree). It's all about priorities, and I really can't see why anyone would fault you (or anyone else) Jamie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05486427517423813962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-75422737802785203082008-11-21T08:29:00.000-08:002008-11-21T08:29:00.000-08:00Mississippi has a healthy wild turkey population, ...Mississippi has a healthy wild turkey population, and we have family who hunt---so our bird will be provided a la brother-in-law. <BR/><BR/>The thing I'm struggling with is finding local dairy of any kind.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to give up milk. I've signficantly reduced by consumption---but I want to keep it in my diet. Any suggestions on getting the most local milk possible? <BR/><BR/>If I Cave-Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06888781509791113960noreply@blogger.com