I am Chris Miller, former Party Fowl, and this is How I Turkey Harder
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Name: Chris
Miller, MD
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Location: Barnes
Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Missouri
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Current job(s): PGY-2,
Emergency Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis
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One word that best describes how you eat: Furiously
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Current turkey style: Sara Lee,
Honey Roasted, 2mm cuts
WHAT’S YOUR
CURRENT SANDWICH SETUP?
I like to keep it simple. I am very old-school when it comes to
that. On most occasions I find
myself eating the sandwich as it was originally packaged. On occasion, if I’m feeling
spontaneous, you will catch me mixing it up a little bit (open face, fork &
knife, double decker).
WHAT’S YOUR
BEST TIME-SAVING TURKEY TIP?
Nail down your microwave
times. I can’t tell you how many
times I see nurses, techs and even our own interns wasting too much time at the
microwave. It’s either still cold
or scorching hot. Some rookies
will even remove the plastic wrap.
Here’s a pro tip:
1.
Place
sandwich on a paper towel (keep in plastic wrap)
2.
Microwave
for 27 seconds
3.
Remove
plastic wrap
4.
Add
condiments & enjoy
WHAT’S YOUR
BEST TIP REGARDING MEAT MANAGEMENT?
Not all sandwiches are created
equal. Most of the time you can
spot the differences as you squat in front of the fridge making your
selection. Some sandwiches, I call
them “the chosen ones,” seem to have more meat. Select these at the beginning to save yourself some time and
disappointment later.
Supplement your turkey with other
healthy alternatives like reconstituted grape juice and pre-scored graham
crackers. If you are looking for
extra protein consider dipping in peanut butter.
MAYONNAISE: LIGHT OR ORIGINAL?
I realize this is controversial. I have even heard of people using
mustard instead, but that goes against everything I stand
for. This question often depends
on departmental availability.
Original mayonnaise tends to be more popular with the patients. I often find myself reaching for the
Light Hellmann’s. It packs fewer
calories, but still provides that powerful, smooth, creamy texture we all crave
in a condiment.
WHAT’S THE
BEST ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED ABOUT EATING ED TURKEY?
I was nearly a full two years
into my residency before I received a game-changing piece of advice. Sam Smith, PGY-3 (The Czar of ED
Turkey) told me that for nearly a year he had been doubling up on his
meat. Rather than wasting time to
select the ideal sandwich at the fridge, simply grab any two sandwiches,
unwrap, steal meat from one and apply to the other. Then rewrap and microwave like nothing happened. What to do with the extra bread is your
call. Double decker vs throwing
away are two popular options.
Turkey brings people together and
we should embrace that. I think
the former president said it best:
“I have no desire to crow over
anybody or to see anybody eating crow, figuratively or otherwise. We should all get together and make a
country in which everybody can eat turkey whenever he pleases.”
Harry
S. Truman, 33rd President of the USA
WHO WOULD
YOU LOVE FOR US TO TRACK DOWN TO ANSWER THESE SAME QUESTIONS?
1.
Sam Smith,
MD PGY-3
2.
Chris
Holthaus, MD Attending
3.
Emily
Garibay, RN