Today, millions of turkeys are consumed in the U.S.A.; it wasn't always so.
One of my cousins married a turkey farmer and they literally had to "scratch out a living," until post WWII turkey breeding became profitable.
There were three reasons for little or no profit. Number one was that annual turkey consumption per capita was just three pounds! Number two reason was that turkey was eaten only during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Number three reason was that distribution was local, to individuals like my mother, or at farmer's markets.
Post WWII breeding changes produced larger birds, with today's per capita consumption at twenty three pounds! Dear wife frequently buys a six pound turkey breast and we enjoy many delicious meals from it.
I recall one time that consumption was a disaster. During WWII, my ship came into port for refueling and restocking. It was Thanksgiving time and the captain invited guests for a turkey dinner. The crew ate all of the turkey, leaving none for the captain and his guests. The captain was so d--- mad that he had the quarantine flag hoisted and we lost two days of liberty. Not funny, Magee!!
So, dear reader, "gobble up" your well-bred turkey to keep the per capita consumption high.
More, later.
P.S. I got the apple pie!
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