AND: Primary Children’s is full and delaying surgeries, a recent BYU-Idaho grad was killed and the Paris Olympics mascot is the noble … hat?
Good morning, my birds! 🦃 Here’s today’s forecast: 🌤️ 13 – 36° in Logan 🌤️ 23 – 39° in Salt Lake City ☀️ 28 – 53° in St. George ⚠️ ⚠️ Hard freeze warning Buckle up — I’m about to ruin your Thanksgiving. According to the owner of The Gentle Barn animal sanctuary in New York state, turkeys are tender. And it’s not just their meat, it’s also their souls. The Washington Post covered a story about an animal sanctuary holding cuddle sessions with their resident turkeys — who are apparently very snuggly. After reading that article, I’m starting to feel conflicted about eating turkey at Thanksgiving dinner, but it might not matter considering how expensive turkey has gotten during this period of inflation. Luckily, our go-to food expert Hanna Seariac has us covered. If you’re looking for turkey alternatives, she has some great suggestions here. Also, if you have to do dinner on a budget, here are some tips on keeping your grocery bill low. Tell me: What are you planning on eating for Thanksgiving? Mind sharing some recipes with the rest of us? Also on our minds: Primary Children’s is full due to RSV and the flu, a recent BYU-Idaho grad was killed in Georgia and the Paris Olympics mascot is the noble … hat? 🧢 |
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