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Toast

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  1. I agree too.  My mum struggles to walk and it makes such a difference when we go to places where people are able to recognise that and offer help in a kind way. 

     

    I was interested to hear your thoughts on Blaze pizza.  I was in Canada for the first time in January and came across this place and loved it.  So much so that I sought it out on my next visit.  We have a lot of good pizza here in London but this concept has yet to make it's way over.  I came across something similar in Las Vegas this year too but I don't recall the name of that particular place. 

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  2. Hi Kim!

     

    It's lovely of you to welcome me.  I knew that about you actually having enjoyed your mentions of being raised by an English stepdad.  I love the food that you cook too, so different to what I'm used to (although with a definite English twist every now and again!)

     

    I hope that doesn't come across as too stalkery!

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  3. 1 hour ago, Smithy said:

    Welcome, Toast! Hop right in and join the fun! Do you make the most of holidays on both sides of The Pond, or do you stay away from them all? In other words: have you any special plans for the USA Thanksgiving?

     

    I seem to miss thanksgiving every year unfortunately but I love reading about it.  We don’t celebrate here in the U.K. but there does seem to be a trend for “Friendsgiving” gaining some momentum, largely driven by influencers and their constant need for content, IMO.

     

    My next trip to the US is DC and I think I’ll be there for NYE which should be fun.

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  4. 57 minutes ago, heidih said:

     

    Whole turkey is a seasonal item. This is a big country and the considerations of shipping and other economics are a big factor. . The fresh are generally heritage smaller operation farm raised and are special orders so the butcher or general market does not end up with too few or too many. Plus the generic big frozen ones are "loss leader" at holidays.. Often buy "x" amount of groceries and they practically give it away. Example from a major chain this week  https://www.ralphs.com/weeklyad

     

     

    Thats interesting, thank you.

     

    Is it common for people who have access to fresh turkeys to purchase them or are they generally not available/people are not bothered about fresh over frozen?

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  5. I’m new around here and from the U.K. where we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but I love reading about the different family traditions and seeing pictures of what you all cook.

     

    I have a question, if this is the right place to ask it.  It seems that mostly your turkeys are frozen and I wondered what the reason was for that.  I have seen the occasional mention of fresh turkeys but it doesn’t seem common.

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  6. Hello!

     

    I've been following along for a while so thought I should make the jump to signing up properly.

     

    I'm from London but spend a fair amount of time in the US and am fascinated by the differences.  I especially love the Dinner thread for pictures of home-cooked food.

     

    I don't cook as much as I used to but I'd like to change that and would love to join in.


     

     
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