Mayo Magic: The Secret to Juicy Thanksgiving Turkey
The turkey undoubtedly takes center stage among the many culinary delights that grace the Thanksgiving table. While there are plenty of methods for cooking a turkey, many chefs and home cooks swear by the “mayo method” as the best way to achieve a moist and flavorful Thanksgiving turkey — here’s why! MOISTURE LOCK One of the biggest challenges when roasting a turkey is maintaining its moisture. The mayo method involves slathering the turkey with a layer of mayonnaise before roasting. Because mayonnaise contains oil, it helps lock in moisture during cooking, resulting in a juicy and tender turkey. FLAVOR INFUSION If you’re a mayo lover, you’ll agree it’s delicious! While it gives the turkey a
subtle and rich flavor, the result doesn’t taste like mayonnaise at all! (Mayo haters can breathe a sigh of relief.) EVEN BROWNING Applying mayonnaise to the turkey creates an even and beautiful browning effect on the skin. This enhances the visual appeal and contributes a succulent and slightly crispy texture. SPICE KICK Don’t worry — you’re not using only mayonnaise on your turkey. The mayo method serves as an excellent base for your choice of seasonings. You can create your own mixture before applying it to the turkey. Thyme, parsley, garlic powder, sage, cayenne, and rosemary are all great options.
SIMPLE PREPARATION The mayo method streamlines your preparation process — here’s what to do:
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Allow your turkey to thaw. Create your custom mayonnaise by mixing it with your seasonings of choice. Dry the turkey with paper towels and season it with salt and pepper. Gently separate the skin from the bird and slide in cubes of butter. Rub the entire turkey with your mayonnaise mixture, inside and out. Bake at 450 F for 30 minutes. Then lower the temperature to 325 F and cook for 15 minutes per pound.
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This Thanksgiving, give the mayo method a whirl — you and your guests won’t be disappointed!
THE HIGH COST OF SILENCE
AVOIDING THESE MONEY CONVERSATIONS CAN HURT YOUR FAMILY
Money makes the world go round, but we still don’t like discussing it. Most people are reluctant to talk about their finances with others, including their family members; some even struggle to have these conversations with their spouses. At Patriot Wealth, we talk about money all day, so we have some insight into why the topic makes people uncomfortable and how silence is holding them back. People avoid money conversations for a variety of reasons. Some people are embarrassed, or their family’s culture taught them the subject was impolite. Others want to avoid stressful conversations or conflict. Meanwhile, few of us receive education on how to talk about money, so we don’t know where to begin. As a result, many families fail to plan for their futures adequately. Fortunately, financial planning requires having these discussions, and we strive to make them as comfortable as possible. But even many people who understand the importance of financial planning neglect its crucial sibling, estate planning. Estate planning conversations involve not only talking about money but also death. Those might be two of the most taboo subjects in our society, so even married couples frequently fail to talk about estate planning.
As challenging as it is to face the difficult questions estate planning poses, we always stress to clients that they’re inadvertently hurting their loved ones by failing to create a comprehensive will or trust. Resolving these matters after you’re gone can cost your family a lot of money, stress, and conflict. Many families suffer permanent rifts due to what an estate plan did or did not say. (That’s why it’s also important to discuss the contents of your estate plan with your family while you still can.) Everyone wants their children and grandchildren to have a better life than they did, and estate planning ensures that — no matter how you ultimately distribute your assets. A legal road map to resolving your state will remove a tremendous burden from your loved ones and ease the transition during a difficult grieving period. At Patriot Wealth, we believe no financial plan is complete without an estate plan, and your advisor has likely had these conversations with you. But if you’ve continued to avoid it or have loved ones who still need to plan, we hope you’ll call us to learn more. There’s no time like the present to grant yourself the peace of mind you deserve.
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