For far too many of us, Thanksgiving is a time of stress rather than of relaxation.
Sure, you get a day off work, but when the entire weekend is spent preparing food, it doesn’t seem like much of a deal to us.
You know what is though? Getting your Thanksgiving to go. ‘Cause let’s face it; it’s hard to make memories when you’re stuck in the kitchen making extra gravy instead.
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So, we reached out to our friends at the Fairmont Royal York to find out about the best moveable feast in the city – and why you should be picking it up next weekend.
1. It’s Made By an Award-Winning Culinary Team
Don’t get us wrong; you’re good at lots of things. You may even be a great cook – but award-winning? Probably not. You know who is though? Fairmont Royal York’s Chef de Cuisine, Joshua Dyer, who was recognized as one of 2015’s Top 30 Under 30 by the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance.
2. You’ll Look Like a Star
Hey, this is between you and your conscience. If you don’t tell, neither will we.
3. It’s Guaranteed to Be Fresh and Local
This bird wasn’t flown in; it’s from just up the road. Every turkey you buy is guaranteed to be an Ontario Natural Free Range Turkey sourced within 100km. It doesn’t get much closer than that.
4. It Saves You Time
You know how you’re always busy working, living, and looking forward to spending time with your friends and family? Ya, well you can keep doing that now that you won’t be stuck in the kitchen for 12 hours.
5. You’re Also Supporting a Good Cause
Fairmont Royal York proudly supports the Daily Bread Food Bank by donating turkeys over the Thanksgiving season. So, if you don’t have time to physically make it in to volunteer, at least you can feel better to know you’re giving back.
6. You Don’t Have to Go to the Grocery Store
Going to a grocery store on Thanksgiving weekend is like heading to the mall on Christmas Eve. Sure, you can do it, but you won’t come back the same person.
7. You Can Trust Them Not to Screw It Up
The Fairmont Royal York has been basting, stuffing, and hosting Thanksgiving dinners for 86 years. That’s basically like having your great-great grandmother prepare this meal for you.
8. It’s the Closest You’ll Come to Eating Like Royalty
We’re not kidding, the Fairmont Royal York is the official Toronto Residence of the British Royal Family. There’s a reason for that, and it definitely has something to do with their food.
9. The Fixings
Beyond the delicious Ontario Natural Free Range Turkey, you can also pick up: Canadian Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato Bisque, Onion Sage Stuffing, Savoury Pan Gravy, Royal York Cranberry Sauce, Herb Roasted Château Potatoes, Maple Glazed Root Vegetable Medley, and Home Style Pumpkin Tarts with Whipped Molasses Cream.
Congratulations, you just won Thanksgiving.
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