Did you know that the roasted whole turkey which many families put on their dining table over Thanksgiving looked very different in previous generations? When Europeans first settled in North America, the wild turkeys that they ate during Thanksgiving were a lot skinnier and consisted of mostly dark meat. Historians believe the very first British settlers who arrived in the United States ate venison provided by indigenous tribes during Thanksgiving, and turkeys were not part of the celebration at all. However, the turkey is a bird that’s commonly found throughout North America and its meat can feed a family or a small group of settlers. Over time, people recognized the abundance that a turkey can provide, and roasted turkey meat became a symbol of celebration during Thanksgiving. By the late 1800s, turkeys were domesticated and purposely fattened by agricultural producers for mass consumption. Today, a roasted whole turkey continues to be a meaty meal enjoyed by many Canadian families over Thanksgiving. Some people still enjoy the classic oven-roasted turkey served with gravy, while others cook their turkeys with spices and ingredients inspired by other cultures around the world. Do you have a favourite turkey recipe that you like to use for Thanksgiving dinners? And have you ever tried the deep-fried turkey with Canjun seasoning, or the oven-roasted turkey stuffed with sticky rice?
At Coolmate Rentals, we specialize in providing restaurants, caterers, and other food businesses with rental mobile refrigeration units. Our fleet of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers are professional looking and well-cleaned inside and out. You can use our freezer rental for temporary cold storage of meats (such as turkeys), as well as seafood, dairy, and beverages. Our priority is to help our clients keep foods safely stored in the right temperature so they can focus on other important parts of their business. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today if you require temporary fridge rental for your business. Let us know what your cold storage needs are, and we’ll find the right mobile refrigeration solution for your business.