THANKSGIVING TURKEY: #FNIchat (Foodies’ Night In) 11.12.12
It’s time to talk TURKEY, hungry friends. Let’s DO THIS! Meet all of your favorite foodies at the butcher block of the Twitterverse, #FNIchat, today at 4EST. We’ll cover everything it takes to turn Thanksgiving into a holiday your family will gobble and gush about for the rest of the year. Come ready to talk brining, basting, and breaking down the bird.
NEW! We’d love to start sharing all recipes exchanged during Foodies’ Night In via Pinterest by inviting you to pin on the #FNIchat boards. Please shoot us a quick email (molly@cookingwithcaitlin.com) to give us your email address or Pinterest name, or leave in a comment below.
What: #FNIchat (Foodies’ Night In) Twitter party
When: Monday, November 12th, 4-5:30 EST
Where: On Twitter (or through this custom tweetgrid) with hashtag #FNIchat
Topic: THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Who: @cookingwcaitlin, @foodiesnitein, @cozifamily, and YOU!!
Spread the Good Word
Pass along the party scoop with the following tweet:
Turkey Talk — the light and the dark! THANKSGIVING TURKEY #FNIchat w/ @cookingwcaitlin @foodiesnitein TODAY 4-5:30EST: http://bit.ly/Rx9BKb.
How Foodies’ Night In Works:.
Late Monday afternoons (4-6pm eastern to be exact) we meet through Twitter. Using the hashtag #FNIchat we greet each other at the virtual door, and get cozy to talk about whatever food-related topic we are featuring that day. Typically the topic will be determined by the weekly sponsor of #FNIchat. We, at Cooking with Caitlin, compile at least ten questions that serve as the framework of the conversation over the two hours of #FNIchat. Then, the hosts throw out each question at pre-determined times throughout #FNIchat. We hope that YOU will join in the fun-filled foodie conversation and share your thoughts, recipes, tips, ask questions…and most certainly make new friends! Can’t wait to *see* you there.
Party Questions
And HERE are the questions that framed the exchange. Dig in yourself and let us know what you think:
Q1. Roast, carve, or clean up – What is YOUR turkey duty at Thanksgiving? #FNIchat
Q2. Have you sourced the turkey yet? Top tips for selection? How many pounds? Do you buy pieces, or cook it whole? #FNIchat
Q3. Best Prep: How soon to start thawing a frozen bird? When to tie up and start seasoning? #FNIchat
Q4. To brine or not to brine, that IS the question – Does it work for you? What is your secret solution? #FNIchat
Q5. Dry-rubs or compound butter? Tricks for crispy skin and juicy meat? Herbs & spices that ARE Thanksgiving? #FNIchat
Q6. Must-have #cooking tools & #kitchen gadgets for turkey-roasting success? Sturdy brands for the big job? #FNIchat
Q7. Soaking up the juices: How do you layer the roaster? What fruits & veggies lie beneath the bird as it cooks? #FNIchat
Q8. Do you follow a BASTING SCHEDULE as the Thanksgiving turkey roasts? With what are you basting? #FNIchat
Q9. Innard Wisdom: Savvy #foodie way to make sure no bit of the turkey goes to waste? #FNIchat
Q10. Tips to tell the turkey’s done? Tent it as it rests? How long to sit before breaking it down? #FNIchat
Q11. Turkey CARVING 101: Where to start? Knives to use? At the table or in the kitchen? Practice in advance? #FNIchat
Q12. GRAVY #recipe for lump-free greatness? Start with a slurry or roux? Best use of cooking liquids? #FNIchat
Q13. Tofurkey, turducken, tenderloins?? What turkey alternatives are part of your Thanksgiving tradition? #FNIchat
Q14. With the turkey that wasn’t gobbled up, how do you stack a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich? #FNIchat
Q15. Breaking the wishbone: In one last tweet, share your wish for this turkey-lovin’ holiday. #FNIchat
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