Icecream Journal

Family means more to me than anything in the world, which is why Thanksgiving is such a special day of the year.

I’ve got a lot to be thankful for, too. As you can imagine, being raised in a big family always helped to create some fond holiday memories. My grandfather, Armor, who founded Turkey Hill nearly 80 years ago, and my grandmother, Mary, had seven children, including my father, Emerson. My father and mother, May, had five children of their own and I and my wife, Cheryl, have four. In a family that size, Thanksgivings can be hectic, but a chance to come together and share our thanks is always worth the extra effort.

But I’ve learned over the years that it’s not the size of your family that creates memories, it’s the bond you share with the people you love. That’s the real ingredient in lasting memories. And if it’s about the bond you share with the people you love, then your family can include neighbors, members of your church, even co-workers.

In that regard, I consider the many men and women who make up the Turkey Hill team to be a part of that close-knit group and I pray that each of them – and each of you – have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and, most importantly, family.

Warmest Regards,
Quintin Frey
President, Turkey Hill Dairy

The iconic Normal Rockwell painting above, entitled “Freedom from Want,” is certainly appropriate for this time of year. It very much reminds me of my own family and many of the families and ideals that have shaped our home, Lancaster County. But no matter where you are this Thanksgiving, find thanks in the smaller things and everything around you. There are plenty of examples, if you just look hard enough.  

On behalf of the Frey family and the entire Turkey Hill Dairy team, Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmest Regards,
Quintin Frey
President, Turkey Hill Dairy