How to carve every joint on the table, 1887 — from the woman who wrote the Boston Cook Book, cut by cut.

Roast Turkey

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Roast Turkey

Turkeys should be carefully trussed. The wings and thighs should be brought close to the body and kept in position by skewers. The ends of…

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