We had a wonderful family get together on Thanksgiving day, complete with a
17 pound free range turkey. It has been almost eight years since I’ve been around for Thanksgiving or Christmas. My work always took me to a warmer location at this time of year. My daughter and I were in charge of cooking the turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, and the awesome appetizer made with my mom’s jalapeno jelly. I love this relish and love that it’s so versatile. It’s so addictive and makes an awesome appetizer dish. I can’t wait to make it from our own organic jalapenos and peppers for others to enjoy. each family member brought a dish and we were blessed with a wonderful meal to share.
We thanked Susan (the turkey) for her service on the farm in the Bellefonte area of Pennsylvania. I don’t believe I’ve ever had a farm raised turkey like this before and was amazed at how juicy and flavorful it was. So different from the store bought type that is blah, as far as flavor and the meat is stark white. Since a farm raised turkey walks about the farm, it develops muscles and has bit legs. Farm raised turkeys are
genetically raised to grow fast to go to market quicker and does not develop big legs (not much strutting around in the cage). It was a wonderful experience, both of the food served and having family together again for the day.
I hope that each of you had something to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. From all of us at New View Farm, we wish you a wonderful holiday season full of promise for an amazing 2015.
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