Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture Mike Strain says your Thanksgiving meal is expected to cost about 14 percent more than last year.
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Strain says prices of everything from flour to canned corn to butter and cranberry sauce are higher. He and the supply of turkeys is also smaller due to an outbreak of Avian flu.
With Thanksgiving Day two days away, getting that frozen turkey thawed is a top priority for the chef in your household. USDA expert Kenneth King says there are a few tips for cooks to follow when it comes to thawing and cooking.
Experts say to thaw the turkey breast side up with the wrapper unopened. And it’s vital the fridge be forty degrees or below.
Hopefully, you’ll only be passing plates of food around the dinner table and no germs this Thanksgiving as flu cases are at an all-time him. And LSU Health New Orleans Infectious Disease expert Doctor Fred Lopez says the flu isn’t the only virus going around this season.
He advises getting your flu shot, update your COVID vaccines, and to frequently wash your hands, and if you’re sick stay home.
Christmas tree sales are already brisk according to Kevin Steele of Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm in Washington Parish. And depending on if you’re looking for a full tree or you prefer one that’s more open, Steele says there’s plenty to choose from this year.
Steele says you’ll save money if you go to a tree farm versus at tree lot.