FOX NEWS - THANKSGIVING ALTERNATIVE

– Nov 2008   

CHRIS:  All right now, you also say for a little unconventional spin, we could try some veal as well, right, for those who are kind of tired of the turkey.

CHEF WARD:  Yes, I have a –

REPORTER:  This is why we send Ainsley inside.  She looks better, and we’re out here eating right now. 

CHRIS:  You tell me about the veal.

CHEF:  This is from Strauss Brothers, and this is a Meadow Reserve™ veal. This is free, it’s on the range free, and it’s not caged or anything.  So, if you want another alternative to turkey, this is a great alternative.

REPORTER:  Is it easier to cook?  Because you’re having to cook a turkey for 5 hours, 6 hours long.

CHEF:  This takes about an hour.  You braise it in some veal stock.  It comes out fabulous product – moist, juicy and tender.  It’s another alternative to doing prime rib and or turkey for Thanksgiving.

CHRIS:  Now, where can we get this stuff?  It’s on the catalog.

CHEF:  It’s in the catalog at Allen Brothers.  You can order all of the things online through Allen Brothers.

CHRIS:  allenbrothers.com, I assume.

CHEF:  Yes, and I carry most of these products at the Mercury in Dallas, Texas.  Most of these items, like the veal are on my menu. 

CHRIS:  And, also some great desserts.

CHEF:  It is one of the best meat companies

REPORTER:  First meat companies for me.

CHRIS:  You are my best friend here this morning.

REPORTER:  Thank you, Chris.

CHRIS:  There’s nothing like turkey and green beans at six a.m.