Choosing a turkey for xmas.

[Kanda]

You Lunneners'll believe anything though

It doesn't does it?

Well I thought it didn't then saw something about HN51 and pigs.

 

[Chairman Meow]

yes they look vicious!
Does turkey taste like chicken?
I'm trying to introduce meat into my diet again but struggling.

Yes its quite like chicken - blander if that's possible. Its very healthy though and versatile.

 

[madzone]

It doesn't does it?

Well I thought it didn't then saw something about HN51 and pigs.

Don't ask me, I've given up being bothered

 

[Kanda]

Don't ask me, I've given up being bothered

Then pipe down woman

 

[madzone]

Then pipe down woman

 

[Kanda]

Why does 'pipe down' wind people up so much?

 

[madzone]

Why does 'pipe down' wind people up so much?

That and 'Don't be so silly' can set me reaching for the nearest heavy, blunt object

 

[Kanda]

It's the internet, don't be silly

 

[Termite Man]

Don't get one from Norfolk is my suggestion....


second suggestion stock up on the ol turkey twizzlers

Bernard Matthews makes Turkey Twizzlers

Bernard Matthews has the majority of his turkey "farms" in norfolk*



* I've made that up but it sounds right

 

[madzone]

It's the internet, don't be silly

Brave man behind a keyboard aintcha

 

[Kanda]

Brave man behind a keyboard aintcha

*pats madz on teh heed*

 

[madzone]

*pats madz on teh heed*

I'm smiling, sweetie <----- see? Smiling

 

[DRINK?]

Bernard Matthews makes Turkey Twizzlers

Bernard Matthews has the majority of his turkey "farms" in norfolk*



* I've made that up but it sounds right

No your prob right...more importantly who are you? ....never come across termite man before and you have some ridiculous post count....a name change?

 

[pogofish]

Bernard Matthews has the majority of his turkey "farms" in norfolk*

Thought the major components of his operation were in Suffolk? Around Diss, where the outbreaks were - in one of his factories!

No doubt there will be Norfolk birds in there too.

 

[heartof gold]

I always have xmas at home with the kids and several friends, one of them usually provides the meat but i have been asked to get the meat this year.
I dont eat it as im vegetarian but the kids and friends do, is frozen as nice as fresh? a local farm is taking orders too but how does that work? do you just state the size you want or actually pick a bird? i cant choose something with a face for xmas lunch!
And what sort of size do i need for 9 adults and 3 kids?

have you got a local butcher or has he closed down cos not enough people went there, go and talk to him if you have, he is an expert in his field, he will help you and advise you.

 

[guinnessdrinker]

Our Christmas dinner is in a 2 litre jar in the store cupboard.
Duck Cassoulet, just needs gentle reheating.

proper cassoulet is what I need.

 

[guinnessdrinker]

yes they look vicious!
Does turkey taste like chicken?
I'm trying to introduce meat into my diet again but struggling.

there is no need to struggle to introduce meat in your diet, you can remain a veggie if that's easier. and I am a carnivore.

 

[guinnessdrinker]

5000 turkeys being taken out of the food chain just before christmas is certianly going to have an impact on prices I fear

5000 turkeys at christmas is fuck all.

 

[madzone]

5000 turkeys at christmas is fuck all.

It's enough to make a difference to prices I would've thought. Or for the supermarkets to con people into thinking there's a shortage. People will be panic buying turkeys

 

[chymaera]

It's enough to make a difference to prices I would've thought. Or for the supermarkets to con people into thinking there's a shortage. People will be panic buying turkeys

5000 turkeys less will make no difference at all. There are huge buffer stores of frozen turkeys.

 

[pogofish]

There are huge buffer stores of frozen turkeys.

Now that is a scary thought!

 

[Chairman Meow]

Now that is a scary thought!

It's quite a mental picture alright.

 

[pogofish]

Sure is!

 

[geminisnake]

Having read this thread I realise again that I'm really glad we don't do xmas.

Good luck t_a

 

[chymaera]

Now that is a scary thought!

It is the main reason I will not buy frozen turkey, they can be several years old.

 

[guinnessdrinker]

It's enough to make a difference to prices I would've thought. Or for the supermarkets to con people into thinking there's a shortage. People will be panic buying turkeys

not when millions of turkey are eaten at christmas. I also disbelieve these shocks headlines in the standard about turkeys costing #100 at christmas! for god's sake we're talking turkeys, not gold!

 

[madzone]

not when millions of turkey are eaten at christmas. I also disbelieve these shocks headlines in the standard about turkeys costing #100 at christmas! for god's sake we're talking turkeys, not gold!

Another 24000 today. I'm willing to bet quids that the price of turkey will go through the roof this year

 

[guinnessdrinker]

Another 24000 today. I'm willing to bet quids that the price of turkey will go through the roof this year

I avoid turkey, anyway. it's bland and boring, especially after a week of turkey sarnies.

 

[madzone]

I avoid turkey, anyway. it's bland and boring, especially after a week of turkey sarnies.

We haven't had turkey for years so this year we decided to have it again. I feel like it's all my fault

 

[twisted_angel]

Well i went back to the farm earlier and ordered a 14lb turkey, but noticed that all the turkeys that were walking around yesterday have gone they wouldnt be preparing them already will they?