Eeven if you’re a novice, you probably know that American Barbecue originated in the South. And no matter how you spell it, BBQ, Bar-B-Q, barbeque, barbecue has such an irrevocable union with the Fourth of July, that it could never be torn asunder. Right? But did you know that African Americans have more to do with meat roasting being the activity of choice on our Nation’s birthday than any other community.
Read MoreI’m still not used to retail life around the holidays. I feel a little like I’ve been aboard the Millennium Falcon for the last six week, Hyperspacing (if that’s a verb) from planet to planet of work, family, and friends, just holding on tight so I don’t fly right through a holiday Turkey, or bounce to close to a Christmas present.
Read MoreWhy would anyone stuff anything into an animal in the first place? What compelled us to get creative with the cavity? Was it some primordial anal-retentive gene to fill every nook and cranny; or a Neolithic cultic ritual, its significance long since forgotten? Whatever the reason, humans have been busy stuffing animals—especially poultry—full of all kinds...
Read MoreIt turns out that the answer to the great Turkey Mystery is both simple, and complex; truthful, and full of lies; steeped in history, and intentionally fabricated. In other words…entirely American.
The earliest accounts of turkey eating date back way before the pilgrims broke bread with the Wampanoag at Plymouth Rock. The fossil record shows that turkeys originated in North America about five million years ago.
Read MoreEvery year, five fantastic chefs compete to make mind-blowing, multi-course meals, each using an entire heritage breed pig sourced from a local farm. “Cochon” is now in 13 cities across the country, culminating with a Grand Cochon Finale in Chicago each fall. All funds raised go to keeping heritage pigs around, and educating the public about their value to the world.
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