Lobos 1707, A New Premium Tequila And Mezcal, Launches In U.S. And Mexico Inspiring Everyone To “Build A Bigger Table”

November 18, 2020

Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio, CEO Dia Simms and sports and cultural icon, LeBron James

Dynamic Brand is Led by Diego Osorio, Dia Simms and Backed by LeBron James

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES and MEXICO CITY, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, new independent spirits brand, Lobos 1707, launches their full tequila and mezcal trademark in Mexico and the U.S. Lobos 1707, named after the Spanish word meaning “wolves” and dedicated to celebrating the strength of the pack, is led by Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio and Chief Executive Officer Dia Simms with early backing by sports and cultural icon, LeBron James. The premium spirit is inspired by a centuries old distillation process and creates a totally unique product in the expanding category. Lobos 1707 will offer Extra Añejo, Reposado, Joven and Mezcal Artesanal.

Each marque reflects the traditional Mexican distillation and aging process and is finished in Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels from Spain. The Lobos 1707 unique barrel aging process represents a modern approach to a practice that began 400 years ago. The proprietary formula and world-class product creations are led by Master Distillers from Mexico and Spain.

“Creating and designing Lobos 1707 is about love, legacy and authenticity,” says Osorio. “I see Lobos 1707 as another way of storytelling. The story begins and ends with our love for the spirit, from the aging process to holding the bottle and sharing the first sip. It’s a story that celebrates our pack and our extended family who has been with us throughout our journey. Above all, Lobos 1707 represents unity.”

Lobos 1707 is led by CEO Dia Simms, one of the most dynamic leaders in the industry over the last twenty-five years. Simms established a reputation for driving innovation and diversity while developing some of the largest marques globally, including building a billion-dollar valued spirits brand.

“Lobos 1707 is a premium brand, and our distinctive aging process meets the need of an accelerating category,” says Simms. “After first trying Lobos 1707, I fell in love with the liquid and the brand history. We have an incredible liquid, beautiful packaging, and a proud legacy. Our vision is to reach our customer community through our values as well as our products. At Lobos 1707, our belief is if there’s not enough room at the table…we build a bigger table.”

The new company is backed by tequila enthusiast LeBron James. He and his partner Maverick Carter invested in the company because of the quality of the product, core company values, and the opportunity to build a strong consumer brand with diverse leadership.

“I knew the first time I tasted Lobos 1707 Tequila that it was special. When I learned more about the brand story and leadership team, I knew I wanted to be a part of it,” says James. “Lobos 1707 is about celebrating the strength of the group and bringing people together. It’s about shared passion and values. I love sipping tequila with my friends, and we want a brand that speaks to us.”

James and Carter are part of Main Street Advisors’ (MSA) investment group, which co-led the investment in Lobos 1707 with Mezorio Spirits. Anthony Davis and Draymond Green are also investors through MSA along with Klutch Sports Group CEO and Founder, Rich Paul. Torch Capital rounds out the investment team.

To celebrate the launch, Lobos 1707 introduces the following offerings prior to the nationwide release in early 2021:

Lobos 1707 Tequila, Extra Añejo: Best served neat or on the rocks; never mixed, the Extra Añejo should be savored. This masterfully crafted tequila is aged for three years in American white oak and finished in the historic Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels using the solera system method for a lasting flavor experience. Every sip includes sweet citrus, aging wood and marked vinous, tobacco, and notes of roast coffee and cocoa. The suggested retail price is $149.99 USD for a 750ML bottle
Lobos 1707 Tequila, Reposado: Reposado reaches its robust flavor through resting for over six slow months in American white oak barrels. The liquid is blended with a touch of Lobos 1707 Tequila, Extra Añejo and finished in the brand’s historic Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels using the solera system method. Reposado revolutionizes any drink with spicy aromas and audacious flavor. The suggested retail price is $47.99 USD for a 750ML bottle
Lobos 1707 Tequila, Joven: Young in spirit, old in soul. It is carbon-filtered, then finished in the brand’s historic Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels using the solera system method, resulting in a more mature flavor profile than any other Silver or Blanco tequila on the market. Excellent and balanced body with slightly fiery balsamic tones. The suggested retail price is $44.99 USD for a 750ML bottle
Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal: Lobos 1707 Mezcal is a sultry liquid with each sip evoking the flavors of 100% Espadin agave roasting in a conical open Oaxacan fire pit. The liquid is then ground in an Egyptian stone mill, producing a smoky, yet smooth liquid with a subtle burn of spice. $54.99 USD for a 750ML bottle

The brand presents itself with a short film entitled “Lobos 1707 presents Build a Bigger Table,” premiering on November 18^th. The film illustrates the journey from barrel to table, giving a glimpse behind the brand’s roots in the agave fields in Mexico. The film weaves together each individual’s contribution to the liquid and finishes with the wolfpack coming together to welcome everyone to sit at the table. The film can be viewed/downloaded here: https://youtu.be/yxVXGk5rGE0.

Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal are currently available at select retailers and restaurants throughout New York City, Florida and California and online at https://www.reservebar.com/collections/lobos-1707

About Lobos 1707

Lobos 1707 is an independent spirits producer that blends heritage and innovation. Inspired by his ancestor of the same name, Founder and Chief Creative Officer Diego Osorio launched Lobos 1707 in 2020 with CEO and brand-builder Dia Simms and legendary athlete and cultural icon LeBron James. The portfolio includes Lobos 1707 Tequila, Extra Añejo, Lobos 1707 Tequila, Reposado, Lobos 1707 Tequila, Joven and Lobos 1707 Mezcal Artesanal, all premium products infused with history, culture and family legacy. Harvested, distilled and bottled in the Los Altos de Jalisco region of Mexico, Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal feature unique and elevated flavor profiles influenced by both old and new world techniques. Lobos 1707 Tequila and Mezcal are cultivated from 100% blue weber agave and then finished in Pedro Ximénez (PX) wine barrels, using the solera method before bottling. Product design includes the Osorio Family Coat of Arms and the Agave Wind Rose Compass to represent the union of Spanish and Mexican cultures. A portion of proceeds will be donated to wolf sanctuaries in Mexico and the United States. Everyone has a seat at the table to stir, sip, savor and sin with Lobos 1707.

About Mezorio Spirits LLC

Mezorio Spirits is an established liquor holding company, founded by Marc Mezvinsky and Diego Osorio. Mezorio prides itself on having a portfolio of the highest quality and culturally relevant spirits. It is headquartered in New York.

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Large Study Of Hospitalized Children With COVID-19 Provides Warning Signs For Severe Illness

November 18, 2020

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NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Research led by investigators at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Yale School of Medicine, identifies symptoms that can predict how severely children will be affected by COVID-19. The research, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, shows that children with respiratory disease and those with Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C), a rare but serious condition associated with COVID-19, experienced the most severe illness.

“Much of the discussion to date around COVID-19 suggests that children don’t typically suffer serious illness,” said lead author, Danielle Fernandes, M.D., attending physician, Division of Hospital Medicine, CHAM, and assistant professor of pediatrics at Einstein. “Our study shows that children with COVID-19, like adults, can experience symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and tragically, children can die from the disease.”

The investigators assessed 281 children hospitalized with COVID-19 disease at eight medical centers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut between March and May of this year. Half the children had respiratory disease with symptoms including cough, wheezing, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. The remaining 50% of patients were equally divided between children who experienced MIS-C and children who exhibited a range of symptoms, including gastrointestinal issues and fever. Of the three groups, children with MIS-C were most likely to require intensive care, but only children with respiratory illness passed away from COVID-19.

The eight participating hospitals in the tri-state area serve diverse patient populations, however the majority of hospitalized patients in this study were Hispanic or Black. In contrast to studies involving adults with COVID-19, the researchers found that race or ethnicity did not influence how children with COVID-19 fared following hospitalization. Additionally, the study showed:

Children with obesity and those with low oxygen levels at the time of admission were more likely to have severe respiratory disease and require prolonged intensive care;
One in five children with severe respiratory disease required intubation and mechanical ventilation;
Children with lower lymphocytes, a subset of white blood cells, and those with higher levels of C-reactive protein, a test commonly used to evaluate inflammation, were more likely to have severe MIS-C;
Children with MIS-C were more likely to be non-Hispanic Black
Race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status was not associated with more severe disease

“We hope that pediatric providers will use these warning signs to predict which children may need enhanced monitoring and treatment that could prevent them from becoming severely ill or dying,” said Dr. Fernandes.

The paper is titled “SARS-CoV-2 Clinical Syndromes and Predictors of Disease Severity in Hospitalized Children and Youth.” Co-authors include members of The Tri-State Pediatric COVID-19

Research Consortium from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the Children’s

Hospital at Montefiore, Yale School of Medicine, Kings County Hospital Center, Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, Neptune City, SUNY Downstate Medical Center University Hospital and Stony Brook University Renaissance Hospital

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2019-20 academic year, Einstein is home to 724 M.D. students, 158 Ph.D. students, 106 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,800 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2019, Einstein received more than $178 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.

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Sound the Alarm: Pants Do Catch Fire; CPSC Urges Seniors to Stay Vigilant About Clothing Fire Safety

November 18, 2020

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Did you know that older Americans (over 65) are one of the groups at greatest risk of dying in a fire? Seniors are 16% of the population, but they account for 77% of the deaths from clothing fires. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants to sound the alarm on this sobering statistic, by reminding our senior community to stay vigilant about fire safety.

“All clothing can burn,” says CPSC Acting Chairman Robert Adler. “And the loose clothing often favored by seniors can catch fire especially easily,” he added.

Whether it’s a dangling sleeve over the stove top, or food left unattended – cooking accidents are the leading cause of fires in the home. But you may be surprised to know that burning trash, grass and debris outdoors is also a leading cause of clothing fire injuries to seniors. Using space heaters improperly also tops the list. So, what is catching fire? The leading clothing item ignited and causing these injuries is pants, followed by shirts, night gowns and robes. Here’s how the numbers break down.

CPSC estimates there were about 1,100 emergency room visits per year associated with senior clothing fire injuries from 2015 to 2019. This includes both fires in the home and outdoor fires.

An estimated 22% of these injuries are from cooking fires;
21% are from burning trash/grass/debris; and
12% are from space heater fires.

According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), there are an estimated annual average of 60 clothing fire deaths to seniors per year. Of these clothing fire deaths to senior citizens:

24% are from “Range, Oven” fires;
23% are from smoking material-ignited fires; and
11% are from heater fires.

CPSC is releasing a new Public Service Announcement (PSA) to warn older consumers about this hazard, and to show how these types of fires can be prevented.

The vast majority of these fires are highly preventable. Here’s how you can be fire safe:

All Clothing Burns: Keep all clothing away from flames and ignition sources. Loose clothing can catch fire easily.
Cook with Care: Keep sleeves and dangling clothing components away from the cooktop.
Outdoor Fire Safety: When burning trash and yard debris, keep a safe distance from any outdoor fire, and keep lighter fluid off clothing. Follow CDC guidelines regarding outdoor burning during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Space Heater Safety: Loose pants and robes in close proximity to a space heater can catch fire. Space heaters need space.
If You Smoke: Smoking materials can ignite clothing. Don’t smoke while drowsy; safely extinguish smoking material.
Extra Precaution: Have a fire extinguisher nearby, and place working smoke alarms on every floor outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms.

If clothing does catch fire, according to the CDC and the National Fire Prevention Association, stop (don’t run), drop and roll. Cover your face. Roll until the fire is out. If you’re not able to drop, use something like a blanket to put out the flames. Run cool water on your burn until emergency responders arrive.

Resources:
Senior Safety Education Center
Sound the Alarm NSN Poster
Multigenerational Fire Safety Tool Kit
Fire Safety Education Center
NSN Posters

About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.

For lifesaving information:
– Visit CPSC.gov.
– Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
– Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
– Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
– Call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
– Contact a media specialist.

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(Español) Disrupt Disparities 3.0: la pandemia afecta con más fuerza a los adultos mayores de color de Nueva York en las áreas de la comida, los alquileres y los hogares de ancianos

November 17, 2020

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Disrupt Disparities 3.0: Pandemic Hitting Older NYers of Color Hardest in Food Insecurity, Rent Affordability, Nursing Homes

November 17, 2020

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NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Older New Yorkers of color have fallen behind on rent payments and are struggling with food insecurity at far greater rates than their white counterparts during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research presented today by AARP New York and leading organizations representing the state’s communities of color.

Disrupting Racial & Ethnic Disparities 3.0, the latest in a multi-year effort aimed at leveling the playing field for older New Yorkers of color, also shows that nursing homes with at least a quarter of African American or Latino residents have been twice as likely to be hit by COVID-19 than those with less than five percent of African American and Latino residents.

AARP New York, the NAACP New York State Conference, New York Urban League, Asian American Federation and Hispanic Federation released Disrupt Disparities 3.0 at a virtual event today featuring Hip Hop Legend Doug E. Fresh, U.S. Representative Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn, key New York State lawmakers, healthcare workers union 1199SEIU and Hunger Solutions.

A virtual press conference featuring Doug E. Fresh can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/e_D5t9fyPf0

“This report shows what we’ve heard for months: that older New Yorkers of color have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic both in terms of their health and their financial security,” said AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel. “COVID-19 has exposed and exacerbated the disparities we’ve been documenting for years. We and our collaborators will keep fighting to make things right for all New Yorkers.”

“Too often, when New York catches a cold, communities of color catch a fever,” said Rep. Hakeem Jeffries. “This report only highlights the pain, suffering and death that our Black, Hispanic and Asian American neighbors have faced this year. New Yorkers need comprehensive relief now, and we must ensure that any relief provided will help disrupt the racial and ethnic disparities within our state and nation. I thank AARP New York, the NAACP New York State Conference, New York Urban League, Asian American Federation and Hispanic Federation for their dedicated work on behalf of older New Yorkers of color.”

“Our communities have endured decades of disparities, and COVID-19 has made them even worse,” said Doug E. Fresh. “In everything I do, I have always been all about uplifting the community, and I’m clear that this is what AARP New York, the New York Urban League, the New York State NAACP, the Asian American Federation, and the Hispanic Federation are doing through Disrupt Disparities. Lending my voice and support to this initiative to get some things done for the betterment of the community is the right thing to do.”

“The road toward justice is long, and there are always setbacks; COVID-19 is certainly one,” said NAACP New York President Hazel Dukes. “We must redouble our efforts toward progress. It is tough, unglamorous, incremental policy work, but we stand proudly with AARP and our fellow organizations to continue fighting for New York’s 50+ people of color.”

“People of color 50 and older in New York’s urban centers have been at the center of the crosshairs of a pandemic that thrives on densely populated areas,” said New York Urban League President & CEO Arva Rice. “The pandemic has exacerbated the stark disparities we documented in earlier reports. We are proud of what our Disrupt Disparities initiative has already accomplished, but we need to implement additional policy changes to close the gaps widened by our new reality and ensure equality for all, regardless of race or ethnicity.”

“The pandemic has not only exacerbated disparities affecting older New Yorkers of color but also the problem of lack of reliable data about the Asian American community,” said Asian American Federation Executive Director Jo-Ann Yoo. “One of this initiative’s ongoing aims is to shed light on how issues ranging from healthcare to food insecurity and housing affordability impact Asian American New Yorkers.”

“Our first two Disrupt Disparities reports drove significant changes in state policies aimed at improving the lives of New York’s Latino population,” said Hispanic Federation President Frankie Miranda. “The pandemic has forced us to renew our focus to address the historical inequities that have exacerbated the disproportionate impacts on Latino communities. We are ready to work with AARP and our fellow collaborators to achieve that end.”

Specifics from the report:

Half of Black tenant households in New York State fell behind on their rent as of late May/early June 2020;
About 25% of Black and Latino families reported not being able to pay their rent in May 2020 vs. 14% of White households;
Even before the pandemic, Asian Americans nationally suffered higher rates of poverty than whites, while Asian Americans in New York City consistently faced higher rates of income poverty, material hardship and health problems than whites from 2014 through 2018.
39% of Black families and 37% of Hispanic families are struggling with food insecurity vs. 25% of New York City’s population at large.
The number of New York City residents facing food insecurity has nearly doubled since the onset of the pandemic, from 1.2 million to nearly 2.2 million, roughly 25% of the population.
Unemployment rates reached nearly 19% in April among Latinos and 17% among Blacks;
Unemployment in The Bronx reached 24.9% in July 2020;
COVID-19 is widening housing disparities by race and income.

As with the initial launch of the Disrupt Disparities initiative in January 2018 and Disrupt Disparities 2.0 in January 2020, Disrupt Disparities 3.0 includes an array of policy and legislative solutions that can serve as a roadmap for elected officials and policymakers primarily at the state but also at local levels of government.

Among the recommendations:

An independent review of the state’s handling of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities since the onset of the pandemic and a task force of stakeholders to promote models for improvement;
Adequately funding cost-effective home and community-based services, which help New Yorkers age in their own homes rather than much costlier and mostly taxpayer-funded nursing homes;
Enhancing enrollment in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and ensuring recipients can shop for food on line and have it delivered to their homes;
Ensuring a lawyer for any renter with income up to 400% of the federal poverty to help fight unwarranted evictions, and;
Establishing a housing access voucher program for New Yorkers who are homeless or face an imminent loss of housing.

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(Español) Acura arrasó en los títulos del IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

November 17, 2020

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Helio Castroneves and Ricky Taylor drove their #7 Team Penske Acura ARX-05 to the IMSA Championship in the season finale 12 Hours of Sebring on Saturday. Mario Farnbacher and Matt McMurry piloted their #86 Meyer Shank Acura NSX GT3 Evo to the production-based GTD class title.

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Jennie-O Announces Celebrity Line-up for its 1-800-TURKEYS Hotline

November 17, 2020

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MacKenzie Smith (@grilledcheesesocial) specializes in comfort food. She is taking calls at 1-800-TURKEYS Nov. 19 and Nov. 24.

WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thanksgiving Day is less than ten days away and the makers of the iconic JENNIE-O® turkey brand have enlisted the help of culinary experts to answer consumers’ questions about preparing their holiday meals. Not only will chefs be on hand to take calls at 1-800-TURKEYS, this year’s line-up of culinary all-stars includes popular TV cooking competition winners and producers, a chef who is Recent Deaf and bilingual, Spanish speaking chefs.

From Nov. 19-25, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, the following chefs and turkey aficionados will be working the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline:

Chef MacKenzie Smith @grilledcheesesocial – Smith is a two-time Food Network champ, popular social media influencer, blogger and cookbook author. Among many accolades, Smith was named one of Refinery29’s Top 10 New York City Food Instagrams to Follow as well as one of Thrillist’s 24 New York City Instagrams You Need to Follow Right Now. She will be answering hotline calls on Nov. 19 and then again on Nov. 24. Smith is not only an expert on cheese, she also describes her food genre as “comfort food that feeds the soul.”
Bev Weidner @bevcooks – Bev Weidner has been sharing “simple, fun and fresh” recipes, plus stories, music and advice on her blog BevCooks since 2010. Often seen on Food Network digital, with recipes published everywhere from BuzzFeed to Self to Moms.com, Bev hosts an online community for people who believe that everything is better with creative comfort food, a good rosé and a good laugh. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20.
Chef Hadassah Patterson @hadassahpatterson – She holds degrees in both Culinary and Hospitality Management and is fond of global cuisine. In other words, she cooks (and eats) from every culture possible. In addition, Patterson specializes in dedicated gluten-free cooking with an emphasis on remaking American and Southern classics to a standard that is delicious regardless of dietary need. Patterson is Recent Deaf and is fluent in American Sign Language. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20, by appointment. Callers can schedule a time to meet with Patterson by contacting a Jennie-O specialist through the online chat on the company’s website, texting the word Turkey to 73876 or by calling 1-800-TURKEYS.
Chef Richard Ingraham @chefrli – Ingraham is an L.A. based, private chef to Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade and cookbook author. His new cookbook Eating Well to Win, Inspired Living Through Inspired Cooking, showcases delicious, flavorful recipes that help Chef Richard’s celebrity clientele of entertainers and top athletes in the NBA, MLB and NFL reach their peak performance. Ingraham’s recipes are also inspired by his soul cooking background. He will be answering consumer questions at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 20.
Chef and Sommelier Christina Machamer @chef.cmac – Machamer earned the coveted champion title on FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, served as executive sous chef under Chef Gordon Ramsay and worked with Chef Thomas Keller on the opening of Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, Calif. She specializes in wine country cuisine with French and Northern Italian influence, and will be taking calls on Nov. 20, Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Dan Phelps @learningtosmoke – Phelps is a BBQ Smoke fan turned social media influencer, and he’s on the journey to becoming a full-time pitmaster. Consumers can ask him for his expert advice about grilling and smoking a turkey on Nov. 23.
Chef Adrianne Calvo @chefadrianne – After finishing at the top of her class at Johnson & Wales University, Calvo’s career path led her to become a restaurateur, cookbook author and TV personality. She’s known for a signature style called eclectic maximum flavor. Once named Miami’s Best Chef by Miami New Times, Calvo is chef and owner of two Miami restaurants – Redfish and Cracked – with menus featuring culinary creations ranging from high high-end gastronomy to high-end junk food. Calvo is bilingual, Spanish speaking and taking calls on Nov. 23.
Chef Grace Ramirez @chefgraceramirez – Miami-born and Venezuela-raised, Ramirez has lived all over the world and built a career that is highly engaged in food-related philanthropic efforts with global organizations including World Central Kitchen. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Distinguished Latina Star Award by the Puerto Rican Bar Association and was featured in Cherrybombe’s 100. A cookbook author and TV personality, Ramirez is the host of the hit series Destino con sabor and De chuparse los dedos, and a judge on the all-new original series Chef a domicilio. She is bilingual, Spanish speaking and will be answering questions on the hotline Nov. 25.
Chef Matt Abdoo @pigbeachnyc, @mattabdoo – This classically trained chef turned restaurateur is owner of Pig Beach in N.Y. and Fla. Abdoo describes his culinary expertise as ranging from New York Times 4-star Italian cuisine to championship low-and-slow BBQ. His bona fides includes taking first place at the World Series of BBQ Competition in Memphis in May and Eater’s Best Burger in New York City, N.Y. Abdoo is scheduled to take hotline calls on Nov. 25.

Additionally, Patterson, Calvo, Phelps and Ingraham will partner with Jennie-O to offer online cooking classes Nov. 21 via Zoom. Each is set to demonstrate a different technique for cooking a turkey. “We know that the holidays are going to look different this year and we expect there to be a lot of first-time hosts making that Thanksgiving meal,” said Nicole Behne, vice president marketing at Jennie-O. “It’s more important now than ever to provide consumers with resources to keep the holidays stress-free and we’re happy to help by providing access to experts like these that can help ensure this meal is a success.”

Aside from the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline, home cooks can also reach a Jennie-O consumer engagement specialist via live chat at the JENNIE-O^® brand website and, new this year, by texting the word Turkey to 73876 through November 29. From calculators that tell the host how much turkey to buy, to full menus for Thanksgiving dinner and inspiring suggestions for preparing tasty leftovers, Jennie-O offers easy solutions for any holiday meal. Consumers can even track their fresh or frozen JENNIE-O^® whole turkey back to its originating farm through the JENNIE-O^® Turkey Tracker.

For more information about all JENNIE-O^® turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit jennieo.com or follow the brand on social media at Facebook.com/JennieoTurkey, Instagram.com/jennieo and Twitter.com/Jennieo.

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Bev Weidner (@bevcooks) enjoys sharing creative, kid-friendly comfort food recipes. Answering Thanksgiving prep questions at 1-800-TURKEYS on 11/20.

Chef Hadassah Patterson (@hadassahpatterson), Recent Deaf, describes her food style as Indigenous meets Southern classic cuisine with a focus on gluten-free eating. She is fluent in American Sign Language and will be taking calls at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 20.

Chef Richard Ingraham (@chefrli) is a private chef focused on cooking for an elite performance lifestyle with Caribbean and Southern-influenced flavors. Taking calls at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 20.

Chef Christina Machamer (@chef.cmac) is also a certified sommelier. Her culinary style can be described as country cuisine with French and Northern Italian influence. She is taking calls at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 20, Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.

Dan Phelps (@learningtosmoke) is a popular Instagram influencer and blogger, showcasing recipes, methods and foods from across the BBQ spectrum. Consumers can reach him at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 23.

Chef Adrianne Calvo's (@chefadrianne) signature style is eclectic maximum flavor, from high-end gastronomy to high-end junk food. She is bilingual, Spanish speaking, and helping consumers at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 23.

Chef Grace Ramirez (@chefgraceramirez) specializes in chic Latin-American soul food. She is bilingual, Spanish speaking, and able to take calls at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 25.

Chef Matt Abdoo (@pigbeachnyc, @mattabdoo) describes his food style as wide-ranging from New York Times 4-Star Italian cuisine to championship low-and-slow BBQ. He is on the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline Nov. 25.

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Jennie-O Announces Celebrity Line-up for its 1-800-TURKEYS Hotline

November 17, 2020

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WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thanksgiving Day is less than ten days away and the makers of the iconic JENNIE-O® turkey brand have enlisted the help of culinary experts to answer consumers’ questions about preparing their holiday meals. Not only will chefs be on hand to take calls at 1-800-TURKEYS, this year’s line-up of culinary all-stars includes popular TV cooking competition winners and producers, a chef who is Recent Deaf and bilingual, Spanish speaking chefs.

From Nov. 19-25, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, the following chefs and turkey aficionados will be working the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline:

Chef MacKenzie Smith @grilledcheesesocial – Smith is a two-time Food Network champ, popular social media influencer, blogger and cookbook author. Among many accolades, Smith was named one of Refinery29’s Top 10 New York City Food Instagrams to Follow as well as one of Thrillist’s 24 New York City Instagrams You Need to Follow Right Now. She will be answering hotline calls on Nov. 19 and then again on Nov. 24. Smith is not only an expert on cheese, she also describes her food genre as “comfort food that feeds the soul.”
Bev Weidner @bevcooks – Bev Weidner has been sharing “simple, fun and fresh” recipes, plus stories, music and advice on her blog BevCooks since 2010. Often seen on Food Network digital, with recipes published everywhere from BuzzFeed to Self to Moms.com, Bev hosts an online community for people who believe that everything is better with creative comfort food, a good rosé and a good laugh. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20.
Chef Hadassah Patterson @hadassahpatterson – She holds degrees in both Culinary and Hospitality Management and is fond of global cuisine. In other words, she cooks (and eats) from every culture possible. In addition, Patterson specializes in dedicated gluten-free cooking with an emphasis on remaking American and Southern classics to a standard that is delicious regardless of dietary need. Patterson is Recent Deaf and is fluent in American Sign Language. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20, by appointment. Callers can schedule a time to meet with Patterson by contacting a Jennie-O specialist through the online chat on the company’s website, texting the word Turkey to 73876 or by calling 1-800-TURKEYS.
Chef Richard Ingraham @chefrli – Ingraham is an L.A. based, private chef to Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade and cookbook author. His new cookbook Eating Well to Win, Inspired Living Through Inspired Cooking, showcases delicious, flavorful recipes that help Chef Richard’s celebrity clientele of entertainers and top athletes in the NBA, MLB and NFL reach their peak performance. Ingraham’s recipes are also inspired by his soul cooking background. He will be answering consumer questions at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 20.
Chef and Sommelier Christina Machamer @chef.cmac – Machamer earned the coveted champion title on FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, served as executive sous chef under Chef Gordon Ramsay and worked with Chef Thomas Keller on the opening of Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, Calif. She specializes in wine country cuisine with French and Northern Italian influence, and will be taking calls on Nov. 20, Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Dan Phelps @learningtosmoke – Phelps is a BBQ Smoke fan turned social media influencer, and he’s on the journey to becoming a full-time pitmaster. Consumers can ask him for his expert advice about grilling and smoking a turkey on Nov. 23.
Chef Adrianne Calvo @chefadrianne – After finishing at the top of her class at Johnson & Wales University, Calvo’s career path led her to become a restaurateur, cookbook author and TV personality. She’s known for a signature style called eclectic maximum flavor. Once named Miami’s Best Chef by Miami New Times, Calvo is chef and owner of two Miami restaurants – Redfish and Cracked – with menus featuring culinary creations ranging from high high-end gastronomy to high-end junk food. Calvo is bilingual, Spanish speaking and taking calls on Nov. 23.
Chef Grace Ramirez @chefgraceramirez – Miami-born and Venezuela-raised, Ramirez has lived all over the world and built a career that is highly engaged in food-related philanthropic efforts with global organizations including World Central Kitchen. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Distinguished Latina Star Award by the Puerto Rican Bar Association and was featured in Cherrybombe’s 100. A cookbook author and TV personality, Ramirez is the host of the hit series Destino con sabor and De chuparse los dedos, and a judge on the all-new original series Chef a domicilio. She is bilingual, Spanish speaking and will be answering questions on the hotline Nov. 25.
Chef Matt Abdoo @pigbeachnyc, @mattabdoo – This classically trained chef turned restaurateur is owner of Pig Beach in N.Y. and Fla. Abdoo describes his culinary expertise as ranging from New York Times 4-star Italian cuisine to championship low-and-slow BBQ. His bona fides includes taking first place at the World Series of BBQ Competition in Memphis in May and Eater’s Best Burger in New York City, N.Y. Abdoo is scheduled to take hotline calls on Nov. 25.

Additionally, Patterson, Calvo, Phelps and Ingraham will partner with Jennie-O to offer online cooking classes Nov. 21 via Zoom. Each is set to demonstrate a different technique for cooking a turkey. “We know that the holidays are going to look different this year and we expect there to be a lot of first-time hosts making that Thanksgiving meal,” said Nicole Behne, vice president marketing at Jennie-O. “It’s more important now than ever to provide consumers with resources to keep the holidays stress-free and we’re happy to help by providing access to experts like these that can help ensure this meal is a success.”

Aside from the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline, home cooks can also reach a Jennie-O consumer engagement specialist via live chat at the JENNIE-O^® brand website and, new this year, by texting the word Turkey to 73876 through November 29. From calculators that tell the host how much turkey to buy, to full menus for Thanksgiving dinner and inspiring suggestions for preparing tasty leftovers, Jennie-O offers easy solutions for any holiday meal. Consumers can even track their fresh or frozen JENNIE-O^® whole turkey back to its originating farm through the JENNIE-O^® Turkey Tracker.

For more information about all JENNIE-O^® turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit jennieo.com or follow the brand on social media at Facebook.com/JennieoTurkey, Instagram.com/jennieo and Twitter.com/Jennieo.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC.
Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 27 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

Media Contact:
[email protected]
507-434-6352

SOURCE Jennie-O Turkey Store

Jennie-O Announces Celebrity Line-up for its 1-800-TURKEYS Hotline

November 17, 2020

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WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thanksgiving Day is less than ten days away and the makers of the iconic JENNIE-O® turkey brand have enlisted the help of culinary experts to answer consumers’ questions about preparing their holiday meals. Not only will chefs be on hand to take calls at 1-800-TURKEYS, this year’s line-up of culinary all-stars includes popular TV cooking competition winners and producers, a chef who is Recent Deaf and bilingual, Spanish speaking chefs.

From Nov. 19-25, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, the following chefs and turkey aficionados will be working the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline:

Chef MacKenzie Smith @grilledcheesesocial – Smith is a two-time Food Network champ, popular social media influencer, blogger and cookbook author. Among many accolades, Smith was named one of Refinery29’s Top 10 New York City Food Instagrams to Follow as well as one of Thrillist’s 24 New York City Instagrams You Need to Follow Right Now. She will be answering hotline calls on Nov. 19 and then again on Nov. 24. Smith is not only an expert on cheese, she also describes her food genre as “comfort food that feeds the soul.”
Bev Weidner @bevcooks – Bev Weidner has been sharing “simple, fun and fresh” recipes, plus stories, music and advice on her blog BevCooks since 2010. Often seen on Food Network digital, with recipes published everywhere from BuzzFeed to Self to Moms.com, Bev hosts an online community for people who believe that everything is better with creative comfort food, a good rosé and a good laugh. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20.
Chef Hadassah Patterson @hadassahpatterson – She holds degrees in both Culinary and Hospitality Management and is fond of global cuisine. In other words, she cooks (and eats) from every culture possible. In addition, Patterson specializes in dedicated gluten-free cooking with an emphasis on remaking American and Southern classics to a standard that is delicious regardless of dietary need. Patterson is Recent Deaf and is fluent in American Sign Language. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20, by appointment. Callers can schedule a time to meet with Patterson by contacting a Jennie-O specialist through the online chat on the company’s website, texting the word Turkey to 73876 or by calling 1-800-TURKEYS.
Chef Richard Ingraham @chefrli – Ingraham is an L.A. based, private chef to Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade and cookbook author. His new cookbook Eating Well to Win, Inspired Living Through Inspired Cooking, showcases delicious, flavorful recipes that help Chef Richard’s celebrity clientele of entertainers and top athletes in the NBA, MLB and NFL reach their peak performance. Ingraham’s recipes are also inspired by his soul cooking background. He will be answering consumer questions at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 20.
Chef and Sommelier Christina Machamer @chef.cmac – Machamer earned the coveted champion title on FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, served as executive sous chef under Chef Gordon Ramsay and worked with Chef Thomas Keller on the opening of Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, Calif. She specializes in wine country cuisine with French and Northern Italian influence, and will be taking calls on Nov. 20, Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Dan Phelps @learningtosmoke – Phelps is a BBQ Smoke fan turned social media influencer, and he’s on the journey to becoming a full-time pitmaster. Consumers can ask him for his expert advice about grilling and smoking a turkey on Nov. 23.
Chef Adrianne Calvo @chefadrianne – After finishing at the top of her class at Johnson & Wales University, Calvo’s career path led her to become a restaurateur, cookbook author and TV personality. She’s known for a signature style called eclectic maximum flavor. Once named Miami’s Best Chef by Miami New Times, Calvo is chef and owner of two Miami restaurants – Redfish and Cracked – with menus featuring culinary creations ranging from high high-end gastronomy to high-end junk food. Calvo is bilingual, Spanish speaking and taking calls on Nov. 23.
Chef Grace Ramirez @chefgraceramirez – Miami-born and Venezuela-raised, Ramirez has lived all over the world and built a career that is highly engaged in food-related philanthropic efforts with global organizations including World Central Kitchen. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Distinguished Latina Star Award by the Puerto Rican Bar Association and was featured in Cherrybombe’s 100. A cookbook author and TV personality, Ramirez is the host of the hit series Destino con sabor and De chuparse los dedos, and a judge on the all-new original series Chef a domicilio. She is bilingual, Spanish speaking and will be answering questions on the hotline Nov. 25.
Chef Matt Abdoo @pigbeachnyc, @mattabdoo – This classically trained chef turned restaurateur is owner of Pig Beach in N.Y. and Fla. Abdoo describes his culinary expertise as ranging from New York Times 4-star Italian cuisine to championship low-and-slow BBQ. His bona fides includes taking first place at the World Series of BBQ Competition in Memphis in May and Eater’s Best Burger in New York City, N.Y. Abdoo is scheduled to take hotline calls on Nov. 25.

Additionally, Patterson, Calvo, Phelps and Ingraham will partner with Jennie-O to offer online cooking classes Nov. 21 via Zoom. Each is set to demonstrate a different technique for cooking a turkey. “We know that the holidays are going to look different this year and we expect there to be a lot of first-time hosts making that Thanksgiving meal,” said Nicole Behne, vice president marketing at Jennie-O. “It’s more important now than ever to provide consumers with resources to keep the holidays stress-free and we’re happy to help by providing access to experts like these that can help ensure this meal is a success.”

Aside from the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline, home cooks can also reach a Jennie-O consumer engagement specialist via live chat at the JENNIE-O^® brand website and, new this year, by texting the word Turkey to 73876 through November 29. From calculators that tell the host how much turkey to buy, to full menus for Thanksgiving dinner and inspiring suggestions for preparing tasty leftovers, Jennie-O offers easy solutions for any holiday meal. Consumers can even track their fresh or frozen JENNIE-O^® whole turkey back to its originating farm through the JENNIE-O^® Turkey Tracker.

For more information about all JENNIE-O^® turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit jennieo.com or follow the brand on social media at Facebook.com/JennieoTurkey, Instagram.com/jennieo and Twitter.com/Jennieo.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC.
Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 27 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

Media Contact:
[email protected]
507-434-6352

SOURCE Jennie-O Turkey Store

Jennie-O Announces Celebrity Line-up for its 1-800-TURKEYS Hotline

November 17, 2020

0

WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thanksgiving Day is less than ten days away and the makers of the iconic JENNIE-O® turkey brand have enlisted the help of culinary experts to answer consumers’ questions about preparing their holiday meals. Not only will chefs be on hand to take calls at 1-800-TURKEYS, this year’s line-up of culinary all-stars includes popular TV cooking competition winners and producers, a chef who is Recent Deaf and bilingual, Spanish speaking chefs.

From Nov. 19-25, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, the following chefs and turkey aficionados will be working the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline:

Chef MacKenzie Smith @grilledcheesesocial – Smith is a two-time Food Network champ, popular social media influencer, blogger and cookbook author. Among many accolades, Smith was named one of Refinery29’s Top 10 New York City Food Instagrams to Follow as well as one of Thrillist’s 24 New York City Instagrams You Need to Follow Right Now. She will be answering hotline calls on Nov. 19 and then again on Nov. 24. Smith is not only an expert on cheese, she also describes her food genre as “comfort food that feeds the soul.”
Bev Weidner @bevcooks – Bev Weidner has been sharing “simple, fun and fresh” recipes, plus stories, music and advice on her blog BevCooks since 2010. Often seen on Food Network digital, with recipes published everywhere from BuzzFeed to Self to Moms.com, Bev hosts an online community for people who believe that everything is better with creative comfort food, a good rosé and a good laugh. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20.
Chef Hadassah Patterson @hadassahpatterson – She holds degrees in both Culinary and Hospitality Management and is fond of global cuisine. In other words, she cooks (and eats) from every culture possible. In addition, Patterson specializes in dedicated gluten-free cooking with an emphasis on remaking American and Southern classics to a standard that is delicious regardless of dietary need. Patterson is Recent Deaf and is fluent in American Sign Language. She will be taking calls on Nov. 20, by appointment. Callers can schedule a time to meet with Patterson by contacting a Jennie-O specialist through the online chat on the company’s website, texting the word Turkey to 73876 or by calling 1-800-TURKEYS.
Chef Richard Ingraham @chefrli – Ingraham is an L.A. based, private chef to Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade and cookbook author. His new cookbook Eating Well to Win, Inspired Living Through Inspired Cooking, showcases delicious, flavorful recipes that help Chef Richard’s celebrity clientele of entertainers and top athletes in the NBA, MLB and NFL reach their peak performance. Ingraham’s recipes are also inspired by his soul cooking background. He will be answering consumer questions at 1-800-TURKEYS on Nov. 20.
Chef and Sommelier Christina Machamer @chef.cmac – Machamer earned the coveted champion title on FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen, served as executive sous chef under Chef Gordon Ramsay and worked with Chef Thomas Keller on the opening of Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, Calif. She specializes in wine country cuisine with French and Northern Italian influence, and will be taking calls on Nov. 20, Nov. 24 and Nov. 25.
Dan Phelps @learningtosmoke – Phelps is a BBQ Smoke fan turned social media influencer, and he’s on the journey to becoming a full-time pitmaster. Consumers can ask him for his expert advice about grilling and smoking a turkey on Nov. 23.
Chef Adrianne Calvo @chefadrianne – After finishing at the top of her class at Johnson & Wales University, Calvo’s career path led her to become a restaurateur, cookbook author and TV personality. She’s known for a signature style called eclectic maximum flavor. Once named Miami’s Best Chef by Miami New Times, Calvo is chef and owner of two Miami restaurants – Redfish and Cracked – with menus featuring culinary creations ranging from high high-end gastronomy to high-end junk food. Calvo is bilingual, Spanish speaking and taking calls on Nov. 23.
Chef Grace Ramirez @chefgraceramirez – Miami-born and Venezuela-raised, Ramirez has lived all over the world and built a career that is highly engaged in food-related philanthropic efforts with global organizations including World Central Kitchen. In 2018, she was the recipient of the Distinguished Latina Star Award by the Puerto Rican Bar Association and was featured in Cherrybombe’s 100. A cookbook author and TV personality, Ramirez is the host of the hit series Destino con sabor and De chuparse los dedos, and a judge on the all-new original series Chef a domicilio. She is bilingual, Spanish speaking and will be answering questions on the hotline Nov. 25.
Chef Matt Abdoo @pigbeachnyc, @mattabdoo – This classically trained chef turned restaurateur is owner of Pig Beach in N.Y. and Fla. Abdoo describes his culinary expertise as ranging from New York Times 4-star Italian cuisine to championship low-and-slow BBQ. His bona fides includes taking first place at the World Series of BBQ Competition in Memphis in May and Eater’s Best Burger in New York City, N.Y. Abdoo is scheduled to take hotline calls on Nov. 25.

Additionally, Patterson, Calvo, Phelps and Ingraham will partner with Jennie-O to offer online cooking classes Nov. 21 via Zoom. Each is set to demonstrate a different technique for cooking a turkey. “We know that the holidays are going to look different this year and we expect there to be a lot of first-time hosts making that Thanksgiving meal,” said Nicole Behne, vice president marketing at Jennie-O. “It’s more important now than ever to provide consumers with resources to keep the holidays stress-free and we’re happy to help by providing access to experts like these that can help ensure this meal is a success.”

Aside from the 1-800-TURKEYS hotline, home cooks can also reach a Jennie-O consumer engagement specialist via live chat at the JENNIE-O^® brand website and, new this year, by texting the word Turkey to 73876 through November 29. From calculators that tell the host how much turkey to buy, to full menus for Thanksgiving dinner and inspiring suggestions for preparing tasty leftovers, Jennie-O offers easy solutions for any holiday meal. Consumers can even track their fresh or frozen JENNIE-O^® whole turkey back to its originating farm through the JENNIE-O^® Turkey Tracker.

For more information about all JENNIE-O^® turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit jennieo.com or follow the brand on social media at Facebook.com/JennieoTurkey, Instagram.com/jennieo and Twitter.com/Jennieo.

ABOUT JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE, INC.
Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., based in Willmar, Minn., is one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Jennie-O Turkey Store offers an array of more than 1,500 high quality fresh, frozen, refrigerated and deli turkey products that are distributed throughout the United States and 27 countries worldwide. Jennieo.com

Media Contact:
[email protected]
507-434-6352

SOURCE Jennie-O Turkey Store