Americans prize colossal Thanksgiving turkeys — hulking centerpiece beasts that make the dinner table groan.
But not this year. Thanksgiving gatherings will be smaller, and turkeys, too, are getting downsized.
@byandreachang reports: latimes.com/business/story…
But not this year. Thanksgiving gatherings will be smaller, and turkeys, too, are getting downsized.
@byandreachang reports: latimes.com/business/story…
The demand for small turkeys affects the entire supply chain as consumers, butchers, meat suppliers, grocers and chefs jostle to buy smaller birds.
In many cases, it’s already too late: The little ones were spoken for long ago.
📸: Mariah Tauger latimes.com/business/story…
In many cases, it’s already too late: The little ones were spoken for long ago.
📸: Mariah Tauger latimes.com/business/story…
Some butchers are breaking down oversized turkeys and selling them in parts.
And instead of whole-turkey dinners for large parties, restaurants are offering Thanksgiving takeout meals for two people; some are serving chicken or duck instead. latimes.com/business/story…
And instead of whole-turkey dinners for large parties, restaurants are offering Thanksgiving takeout meals for two people; some are serving chicken or duck instead. latimes.com/business/story…
Providence, a fine-dining restaurant, is offering Thanksgiving takeout meals for the first time.
The smaller option, designed to feed 2-3, sold so quickly that chef Michael Cimarusti called his meat guy back hoping for 50 more turkeys.
📸: Noe Montes latimes.com/business/story…
The smaller option, designed to feed 2-3, sold so quickly that chef Michael Cimarusti called his meat guy back hoping for 50 more turkeys.
📸: Noe Montes latimes.com/business/story…
Whole Foods is also getting creative.
To entice nervous first-time cooks, it's offering a “Thanksgiving Protection Plan.” If you “commit a turkey cooking fail,” you will be eligible to submit a claim; the first 1,000 to do so will get a gift card. latimes.com/business/story…
To entice nervous first-time cooks, it's offering a “Thanksgiving Protection Plan.” If you “commit a turkey cooking fail,” you will be eligible to submit a claim; the first 1,000 to do so will get a gift card. latimes.com/business/story…
Need some Thanksgiving inspiration? Check out these turkey recipes from @latimesfood: latimes.com/recipe/list/ho…
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