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Turkeys Part III: Wattle they think of next?

Turkeys Part III: Wattle they think of next?

Posted by mjs76 at Dec 23, 2010 11:05 AM |

For the third and final part of our journey into turkeyness with PhD student Brooklynne Fothergill, we take a look at the state of turkeys today and also the state of turkey remains. And indeed, the turkeys that remain in the States.

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Turkeys Part II: From bishop's novelty to family favourite

Turkeys Part II: From bishop's novelty to family favourite

Posted by mjs76 at Dec 22, 2010 11:45 AM |

In the second part of our epic exploration of turkeys, based on the PhD research of Brooklynne Fothergill, we look at how turkeys crossed the Atlantic – twice.

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Turkeys Part I: The reason why cranberry jelly was invented

Turkeys Part I: The reason why cranberry jelly was invented

Posted by mjs76 at Dec 21, 2010 11:55 AM |

On 25 December when you’re tucking into a slice of hot roast turkey*, spare a thought for the history of this noble bird. Native to North America, imported to Europe, re-imported to America, it has been a status symbol, even a god – and now it’s lying on your plate next to some roast parsnips.

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