Chance to taste heritage turkeys

Yes, it’s true; heritage turkey tastes different than a Butterball. And it’s kind of scary to think about how the friends and family will respond to such a huge change to the Thanksgiving meal if you can’t even vouch for the taste. Here’s a great opportunity to taste five different heritage breeds in preparation for Thanksgiving 2010. Shaw Family Farm is donating Narragansett, Bourbon Red, White Holland, Royal Palm, and Blue Slate turkeys for this event.

From my mailbox to you:

Locally grown Thanksgiving produce still available - sorry, no turkey for 2009

A few producers in the area grow traditional Thanksgiving fare and it’s not too late to buy some for your family. Briefly, here’s what I know.
The turkey farmers are sold out for the 2009 season (great news!), but now is a really good time to get your name on the list for 2010.