No. More. Turkey. I’ve had it with cooking the big bird

Don’t get me wrong. I love turkey meat – turkey pot pies, turkey stew, turkey stuffing, turkey sandwiches, turkey soup. I just never want to wrestle a bird into the oven, ever again. The turkey, as someone said to me, is not just a meal. It is a symbol that carries all sorts of expectations: it is the centrepiece of a perfect family gathering, it is nourishment for the family, and it conjures up memories of other holidays.