Deep-fried turkey story … (as told by Les Thomsen)
The whole idea of cooking deep-fried turkeys started in 1989 when my brother Vandy and I had our Big A Auto Parts store in Washington, Missouri. In February of that year we were having our annual Big A Filter Sale. Vandy was talking with our Account Executive, John Robertson, from the Big A Auto Parts Corporation about how to make it an extra-special event. As it turns out John was originally from Louisiana. He shared with Vandy about a tradition in Louisiana called Cajun Deep-Fried Turkey. During this era, deep-frying turkeys was unheard of outside of Louisiana. Since both Vandy and I like to cook, the idea quickly took hold. John loaned us his cooker, showed us how to do it and we promoted the deep-fried turkeys along with the filters. It was a big success.
When the Thanksgiving Season came that year we were thinking what to do special.... (click here for the rest of the story)
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This year, Noah's Farm plans to provide 300 deep-fried turkeys for Thanksgiving meals for the wounded warriors and their families at Ft. Sam. Plus, they plan to sell an additional 1,100 turkeys to anyone as a fundraiser for our 14th water well in Zimbabwe, Africa.
for information about Ordering a deep-fried turkey or to learn how to Sponsor a Turkey for the Wounded Warriors and their families at Ft. Sam Houston.
to Volunteer to help -- clean, marinate, cook, wrap turkeys, and clean up. Help is needed from November 20-November 26. Choose your date and time.
NOTE: Thanksgiving Day is our greatest need; those who serve "ALL DAY" (8am-6pm) will be treated to a turkey dinner at 5pm.