New Turkey Day Traditions

Article by Merideth Kimble, Photos by Stan Cox

Issue Date:  November 2006


Turkey-frier1 Make your bird the juiciest on the block with the Nexgrill Turkey Fryer. The 32-quart cauldron deep-fries up to 25 pounds of turkey while locking in all the flavor. Fitted with its own cast iron burner, the outdoor fryer keeps hot grease away from the dinner-making hustle. $109.99, from Costco at Iwilei, 526-6103.

Platter2 Serve that sizzling turkey in style. The leaf-embossed Wilton Armetale platter can be warmed in the oven prior to serving, and stays hot throughout the meal. Seconds, anyone? Acanthus large oval tray, $84, from Macy’s, Ala Moana Shopping Center, 945-6573.

3 Instead of crowding the table with flowers and centerpieces, try these season-inspired, paper leaves, $7 each. Serve butter and other condiments in ceramic foliage, $5 and $7. The Compleat Kitchen, Ala Moana Shopping Center, 944-1741. Ceramic turkeys keep the salt and pepper shaking, $8, from Macy’s, Ala Moana Shopping Center, 945-6573.

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Turkey-baster4 This high-tech tool takes turkey prep to new levels. The Sili Gourmet baster/injector pumps up the flavor. Slather on the gravy with heat-resistant silicone bristles, or actually infuse the meat with a needle, $23, from The Compleat Kitchen, Ala Moana Shopping Center, 944-1741.

Wine

5 The Wine Stop’s extensive wine collection has the right varietal to match any meal. To complement savory Thanksgiving flavors, the shop’s sommelier suggests light-bodied reds, such as Melville pinot noir, $27, or Manoir du Carra beaujolais-villages, $14.99. The Wine Stop, 946-3707.

 
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