What’s up fishes! Today we’re discussing the house guests that are arriving from across the city, state or country to share a big roast turkey, or Tofurkey or whatever it is that graces your table. We think it’s a good idea to set some ground rules so the dinner table doesn’t turn into a Crossfire style shouting match. Remember what your grandma told you. Don’t discuss politics or religion. We also discuss things to do that AREN’T centered around food or a meal.

How to Deal With Difficult Family Members

We kick things off talking about Gladiator II, The new Yellowstone show on Paramount Plus, and subscription fatigue. Can we just bring the bundle back already?

What’s For Dinner?

Our family’s Roast Turkey recipe

Turkey or Pheasant Recipe

We cook our turkey in a roaster but you could also do in the oven.

Clean, wash and prepare the bird. Remove excess tissue and innards from bird and pat dry.

Place bird breast down when cooking!

Season bird with fruits and herbs – place around the bird as well as inside the bird.

Butter – rub the butter under the skin

Salt

Pepper

Rosemary

Thyme

Bay leaf

Peeled Oranges (3-4)

Peeled Apples (3-4)

Celery

Vidalia or regular Onions

Chicken Broth – depends on size bird. Fill bottom of pan 1-2 inches of broth

Little water- just added to the broth.

Champagne to baste as turkey cooks.

Bake at 350 degrees. About 4 hours for 24-pound bird. Use meat thermometer.

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