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

November 17, 2020

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.

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

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.

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

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

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:
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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

Food Safety Can Be Crucial for People With Diabetes

November 17, 2020

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SILVER SPRING, Md., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Did you know November is National Diabetes Month? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds people with diabetes (and those preparing food for them) about the importance of safe food handling in preventing foodborne illness.

Learn how to safely choose and prepare foods for people with diabetes in this free booklet:
Food Safety for Older Adults and People with Cancer, Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Organ Transplants, and Autoimmune Diseases.

Practicing food safety is important for everyone, but especially for people living with diabetes. They are more likely to get sick from bacteria that cause foodborne illness (often called “food poisoning”), and are more likely to be sicker for longer, be hospitalized, or even die. This increased risk is why food choices and safe food handling are so important in managing this chronic disease.

Make Wise Food Choices

Some foods are riskier for people with diabetes because they are more likely to contain harmful bacteria or viruses. In general, these foods fall into two categories:

Uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables.
Some animal products, such as unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses made with raw milk; raw or undercooked eggs, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish; luncheon meats; improperly reheated hot dogs; and salads containing animal products such as seafood, ham, or chicken that are prepared outside the home.

Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety

Anyone who is diabetic or who prepares food for people with diabetes should also carefully follow these steps:

CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often. Bacteria can be spread throughout the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops, and food.
SEPARATE: Keep raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
COOK to the right temperatures. Use a food thermometer to make sure meat, poultry, seafood, and egg products are cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy any harmful bacteria. (See Safe Minimal Internal Temperatures charts.) Follow cooking instructions on packaged foods such as frozen vegetables.
CHILL foods promptly. Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Use an appliance thermometer to be sure the refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees F or below and the freezer temperature is 0 degrees F or below.

Know the Symptoms

Dangerous foodborne bacteria will usually cause illness within 1 to 3 days. However, sickness can also happen within 20 minutes or up to 6 weeks later. Symptoms of foodborne illness include: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms (such as fever, headache, and body ache).

Take Action

If you think you or a family member has a foodborne illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Also, report the suspected foodborne illness to FDA in either of these ways:

Contact the Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your area. Locate a coordinator here: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators
Contact MedWatch, FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

By Phone: 1-800-FDA-1088
Online: File a voluntary report at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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3 Reasons Why Access to Technology Is Essential

November 17, 2020

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REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — We know that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. As the digital economy continues to rapidly transform the ways in which we learn, work, and play, there is a key piece missing in too many communities across the U.S. — access to technology. It’s more important than ever that all Americans have access to digital tools, training, knowledge, and devices so they can participate in the 21^st century economy.

This lack of access to technology and everything it offers is referred to as the digital divide. Let’s look at three reasons why access to technology and digital skills is so important in 2020 and beyond.

1. Available jobs require digital skills. Millions of Americans continue to lose their jobs as a consequence of COVID-19. However, it’s estimated that over the next five years, the global workforce will have 149 million new technology-oriented jobs. So, for jobseekers today and tomorrow, it’s in their interest to have digital skills — meaning the ability to use digital devices, communication applications, and online networks and programs. Microsoft recently launched a free online program to provide digital skills training to people worldwide to help empower them to secure these available jobs.

2. Technology enables organizations to achieve more. Access to 21^st century technology can help for-profit businesses and nonprofits alike reach greater success. It can streamline processes, help organizations broaden their reach and impact, and help them be more efficient and productive. And when individuals, organizations, and companies are empowered to achieve more, then communities win.

3. High-speed internet is a necessity. The effort to electrify rural America in the 1930s enabled new technologies to transform those areas. Today, high-speed internet (also known as broadband) can similarly provide the infrastructure to lift up rural America. More than 157 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds, leaving them without the ability to work or go to school from home, or access critical services like banking and telehealth. Since the pandemic pushed people into lockdown, broadband has been a lifeline — but those without access have been left behind. Further, rural communities without broadband face higher unemployment rates, and see fewer educational and economic opportunities. Every American deserves access to broadband and the benefits it affords.

All Americans — no matter where they live — should have the opportunity to participate in the digital economy. It’s a matter of equity. Check out the TechSpark program to see how Microsoft is working with people and organizations on the local level across the country to help ensure all communities are empowered to thrive.

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The Home Depot Announces Third Quarter Results; Plans to Invest Approximately $1 Billion in Annualized Permanent Compensation Enhancements for Frontline, Hourly Associates

November 17, 2020

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ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $33.5 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of $6.3 billion, or 23.2 percent from the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Comparable sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 were positive 24.1 percent, and comparable sales in the U.S. were positive 24.6 percent.

Net earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 were $3.4 billion, or $3.18 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $2.8 billion, or $2.53 per diluted share, in the same period of fiscal 2019. For the third quarter of fiscal 2020, diluted earnings per share increased 25.7 percent from the same period in the prior year.

“The third quarter was another exceptional quarter for The Home Depot as we saw the continuation of outsized demand for home improvement projects, which has led to sales growth of more than $15 billion through the first nine months of the year,” said Craig Menear, chairman and CEO. “Our ability to effectively adapt to this high-demand environment is a testament to both the investments we have made in the business as well as our associates’ focus on customers. We continue to lean into these investments because we believe they are critical in enabling market share growth in any economic environment. I am proud of the resilience and strength our associates have continued to demonstrate, and I would like to thank them and our supplier partners,” said Menear.

Investment in Associates

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, The Home Depot has taken significant actions to support associates, including expanded paid time off for all hourly associates to use at their discretion and the implementation of a temporary weekly bonus program. The Company is now transitioning from these temporary programs to invest in permanent compensation enhancements for frontline, hourly associates. This will result in approximately $1 billion of incremental compensation on an annualized basis.

The Home Depot will conduct a conference call today at 9 a.m. ET to discuss information included in this news release and related matters. The conference call will be available in its entirety through a webcast and replay at ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations.

At the end of the third quarter, the Company operated a total of 2,295 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the impact on our business, operations and financial results of the COVID-19 pandemic (which, among other things, may affect many of the items listed below); the demand for our products and services; net sales growth; comparable sales; effects of competition; implementation of store, interconnected retail, supply chain and technology initiatives; inventory and in-stock positions; state of the economy; state of the housing and home improvement markets; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit; impact of tariffs; issues related to the payment methods we accept; demand for credit offerings; management of relationships with our associates, suppliers and vendors; international trade disputes, natural disasters, public health issues (including pandemics and related quarantines, shelter-in-place and other governmental orders, and similar restrictions), and other business interruptions that could disrupt supply or delivery of, or demand for, the Company’s products or services; continuation of share repurchase programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; dividend targets; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; the impact of regulatory changes; store openings and closures; guidance for fiscal 2020 and beyond; financial outlook; and the integration of acquired companies into our organization and the ability to recognize the anticipated synergies and benefits of those acquisitions. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control, dependent on the actions of third parties, or are currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended February 2, 2020 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2020.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
*in millions, except per share data*	November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		% Change		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		% Change
Net sales	$	33,536	$	27,223	23.2	%	$	99,849	$	84,443	18.2	%
Cost of sales	22,080		17,836		23.8		65,827		55,607		18.4
Gross profit	11,456		9,387		22.0		34,022		28,836		18.0
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative	6,076		4,942		22.9		18,260		14,926		22.3
Depreciation and amortization	528		498		6.0		1,567		1,470		6.6
Total operating expenses	6,604		5,440		21.4		19,827		16,396		20.9
Operating income	4,852		3,947		22.9		14,195		12,440		14.1
Interest and other (income) expense:
Interest and investment income	(11)		(22)		(50.0)		(37)		(56)		(33.9)
Interest expense	340		302		12.6		1,010		892		13.2
Interest and other, net	329		280		17.5		973		836		16.4
Earnings before provision for income taxes	4,523		3,667		23.3		13,222		11,604		13.9
Provision for income taxes	1,091		898		21.5		3,213		2,843		13.0
Net earnings	$	3,432	$	2,769	23.9	%	$	10,009	$	8,761	14.2	%

Basic weighted average common shares	1,073		1,089		(1.5)	%	1,074		1,096		(2.0)	%
Basic earnings per share	$	3.20	$	2.54	26.0		$	9.32	$	7.99	16.6

Diluted weighted average common shares	1,078		1,094		(1.5)	%	1,078		1,100		(2.0)	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	3.18	$	2.53	25.7		$	9.28	$	7.96	16.6

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
Selected Sales Data ⁽¹⁾	November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		% Change		November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		% Change
Customer transactions (in millions)	453.2		400.9		13.0	%	1,339.5		1,246.4		7.5	%
Average ticket	$	72.98	$	66.36	10.0		$	73.90	$	67.00	10.3
Sales per retail square foot	$	552.85	$	449.17	23.1		$	549.26	$	464.68	18.2
__________ (1) Selected Sales Data does not include results for the legacy Interline Brands business, now operating as a part of The Home Depot Pro.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
*in millions*	November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019		February 2, 2020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	14,652	$	2,193	$	2,133
Receivables, net	2,666		2,231		2,106
Merchandise inventories	16,155		15,711		14,531
Other current assets	1,032		1,039		1,040
Total current assets	34,505		21,174		19,810
Net property and equipment	23,848		22,472		22,770
Operating lease right-of-use assets	5,433		5,638		5,595
Goodwill	2,236		2,253		2,254
Other assets	897		772		807
Total assets	$	66,919	$	52,309	$	51,236

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt	$	—	$	695	$	974
Accounts payable	12,899		9,240		7,787
Accrued salaries and related expenses	2,176		1,467		1,494
Current installments of long-term debt	2,491		1,818		1,839
Current operating lease liabilities	842		828		828
Other current liabilities	6,987		5,517		5,453
Total current liabilities	25,395		19,565		18,375
Long-term debt, excluding current installments	32,831		26,597		28,670
Long-term operating lease liabilities	4,880		5,113		5,066
Other liabilities	2,278		2,116		2,241
Total liabilities	65,384		53,391		54,352
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)	1,535		(1,082)		(3,116)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	66,919	$	52,309	$	51,236

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended
*in millions*	November 1, 2020		November 3, 2019
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net earnings	$	10,009	$	8,761
Reconciliation of net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,853		1,701
Stock-based compensation expense	234		197
Changes in working capital	5,348		(37)
Changes in deferred income taxes	(86)		107
Other operating activities	57		64
Net cash provided by operating activities	17,415		10,793

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(1,503)		(1,891)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	55		21
Other investing activities	(3)		(10)
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,451)		(1,880)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Repayments of short-term debt, net	(974)		(644)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of discounts and premiums	4,960		1,404
Repayments of long-term debt	(1,836)		(1,046)
Repurchases of common stock	(791)		(3,909)
Proceeds from sales of common stock	185		185
Cash dividends	(4,837)		(4,477)
Other financing activities	(132)		(120)
Net cash used in financing activities	(3,425)		(8,607)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	12,539		306
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(20)		109
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,133		1,778
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	14,652	$	2,193
___________ Note: Effective February 3, 2020, we reclassified cash flows relating to book overdrafts from financing to operating activities for all periods presented on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The amounts of these reclassifications were not material.

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Lexus Culinary Cinema Elevates Drive-In Theater with Gourmet Dining Experience

November 17, 2020

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PLANO, Texas, Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To meet the growing desire for socially distanced events, Lexus hosted the first-ever Lexus Culinary Cinema – a three-night gourmet drive-in movie event at L.A. LIVE’s Event Deck in downtown Los Angeles. The event, which took place this past weekend, elevated the typical drive-in movie experience by engaging Lexus Culinary Masters, Chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, Ludo Lefebvre and Carlo Mirarchi to create gourmet dinners inspired by the feature film being shown each evening.

For three consecutive sold-out nights, more than 100 vehicles pulled into L.A. LIVE’s Event Deck to enjoy a delicious three-course meal and a fan-favorite movie from the comfort of their vehicles. Each evening featured a different menu curated by a Lexus Culinary Master. Chefs Jon and Vinny opened the event with cuisine paired with “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” Chef Ludo followed with dishes designed for the film “Sideways,” and Chef Carlo closed the series with dinner fare fit for “Little Miss Sunshine.”

“We understand people’s desire for socially distanced outdoor events. As a human-centric brand, we continue to explore ways to innovate and create elevated experiences for our guests,” said Lisa Materazzo, Lexus vice president of marketing. “With the help of our talented roster of Culinary Master chefs, Lexus Culinary Cinema brought gourmet dining to the classic drive-in movie theater, and provided an experience only Lexus could deliver.”

Tickets to this one-of-kind Lexus experience were priced at $25 per person and included admission to the film along with the three-course meal, complimentary gift bag and pre-movie trivia.

The Lexus Culinary Masters program includes a number of the country’s most talented chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary personalities. They serve as ambassadors to the brand to help craft amazing experiences and amplify Lexus core values of human-centered craft, innovation, curiosity and hospitality. The current group of Lexus Culinary Masters includes James Beard Award-winning chefs Michelle Bernstein, Stephanie Izard, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo; Michelin star awarded chefs such as the legendary Daniel Boulud, Dominique Crenn, Ludo Lefebvre, Nickolas Martinez and Carlo Mirarchi; celebrated sommelier Carlton McCoy, and the “father of Southern Cuisine” Dean Fearing.

About Lexus
Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its guests. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 242 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

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