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“We don't yet call it 'Thxgvng,' because any holiday whose centerpiece sits in an oven for four to six hours, after having sat out for as long to reach room temperature, must be spelled all the way out. Cook a turkey. You'll see. This is to say that you're not just roasting a turkey, obviously.” quote by Wesley Morris
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“We don't yet call it 'Thxgvng,' because any holiday whose centerpiece sits in an oven for four to six hours, after having sat out for as long to reach room temperature, must be spelled all the way out. Cook a turkey. You'll see. This is to say that you're not just roasting a turkey, obviously.”

Wesley Morris

About This Quote

Source Essay: Food Writing, “The Art of Turkey,” 2019

The quote humorously emphasizes the lengthy preparation of a turkey, suggesting that the process is so involved it deserves a special name.

In simple terms: Turkey cooking is complex and time‑consuming.

Key Takeaway

Respect the time and steps needed for a good roast.

Themes

food culture humor tradition

Mood

playful reflective

Type

humorous observational

When to use this quote

  • holiday meals
  • family gatherings
  • restaurant kitchens
  • home cooking

Key Concepts

culinary arts ritual patience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you rush your cooking rituals?
  • How does patience affect flavor?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the joy of spontaneity in cooking.

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