How Andrea Reusing Prepares a Turkey, Sam Jones Uses Leftovers, And More

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Good morning, readers.

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who think turkey is the star of Thanksgiving dinner and those who know better.

Today, we’re sharing what some of our favorite Triangle chefs are cooking up for the holiday, including their thoughts on how to handle that infamous bird. (Spoiler alert: Sam Jones of Sam Jones BBQ has thoughts about turkey preparation that involve the words “cremation service.”)

Between the turkey takes, the chefs opened up about their holiday traditions: Irregardless executive chef James Eason watches National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on loop until December 25. Helena Cragg of the North Durham Farmers’ Market recreates her South Carolina family recipes with ingredients from her vendors. And Snap Pea’s Jacob Boehm keeps an annual ritual of swearing to keep things simple, “then impulsively going big at the last minute.”

There’s also some sage advice about how to use leftovers. I’m partial to Eason’s method: “Standing in front of your refrigerator, eating them cold.”

Have a good Wednesday, and may your turkey avoid cremation. We’ll be back in your inboxes on Monday. 

—Lena

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Durham

Advocates rallied against Durham’s foster care system outside the courthouse last week. They say the county’s Child Protective Services disproportionately impacts Black families. 

In March, The Assembly and the INDY co-published a deep dive by Cy Neff on the conditions at the Durham Rescue Mission. Since then, we’ve heard from many DRM residents and former residents reporting similar experiences and are sharing some of their messages here.

Wake

ICYMI: Outgoing Raleigh mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and council member Mary Black left their colleagues with some parting words.

The Wake County school board unanimously approved a new school reassignment plan that will impact hundreds of families in the district.

Orange

UNC football coach Mack Brown won’t return next season.

North Carolina

Leaders from cities including Raleigh and Durham are concerned about a provision in the so-called Hurricane Helene relief bill that limits municipalities’ zoning powers. Gov. Cooper vetoed the bill but an override vote could be successful.  

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