Susan Smith: Enjoy those leftovers!

Originally published Nov. 28, 2008

By Susan Lampert Smith

Well, Thanksgiving 2008 is now in the refrigerator, in the form of leftovers, sandwiches and soups.

The picture above shows my husband, Matt, (aka the Turkey Guy), with Dale Marsden (aka the Honey Guy) at the Dane County Farmer's Market before Thanksgiving.

All our 200 turkeys made it to their destinations this year, some flying on airplanes, others taking the scenic route over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house. We figure we fed at least 2,000 people with our turkeys this season, and are thankful to our customers and to the turkeys themselves for giving themselves so deliciously to our feasts.

I've got a few scratches from the great turkey roundup of 2008. (Think "Apocalypse Now," with snow and turkeys flying at your forehead.) But it makes the Red Turkey Mole we'll be taking to Lambeau Field on Sunday all the tastier.

Hope your holiday was tasty and that it gives you the strength to get up and shop today. The economy needs you!