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My cousin Diana worked for a large firm that produced many magazines. I said "Why does my turkey never look as terrific as the ones on the covers at Thanksgiving time?" She said, "This is our secret. We have painters come in and paint RAW turkeys, until they look terrific. They are not even cooked. RAW." What? 

magazine cover lovely beautiful turkey painted but uncooked

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Date: 12/23/2019 7:55:00 AM
TRICKS AND TRICKS ARE LIKE MIRAGE NOMAGIC ... SALUTE MY DEAR, ALKAS
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/24/2019 7:40:00 AM
Thank you Alkas, merry Christmas
Date: 12/22/2019 7:52:00 PM
Yes, totally believe it! The unpainted one sizzles with deliciousness!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/23/2019 7:29:00 AM
They look so beautiful until you know.
Date: 12/22/2019 2:46:00 PM
Hello Caren, what! I always thought they were cooked. Merry Christmas. have a nice day my friend.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/23/2019 7:30:00 AM
I had no idea they were raw painted turkeys, but now I understand why mine never look like these covers.
Date: 12/22/2019 12:27:00 PM
Yep.. tricks of the trade!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/23/2019 7:30:00 AM
A really unique trick.
Date: 12/22/2019 7:39:00 AM
Witty dearest, Caren.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/22/2019 7:55:00 AM
My husband and I always laugh that the only person we recognize on a magazine cover is Oprah. Luckily she puts herself on the cover every month.

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