Brining is a great method for achieving a moist roast turkey.  The Chicago Tribune has a how-to about brining and mentions  The Spice Hunter.  They have a brining hotline -  (888) 334- 8977

The Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel posted a great  resource for  holiday cooking problem resolutions.

Be sure to check out the RecipeZaar Thanksgiving Headquarters for loads of suggestions.

As usual Butterball is available to help with questions  at

1- 800 -  288 – 8372.

You should also see High Tech Turkey for more references for Thanksgiving Day.

Leftovers are the subject at  The Rest of The Bird featuring Antonio Mora’s   –   ” The Day After Sandwich“.  It gets my vote for #1 and is prepared as follows:

Stuffing, white turkey meat, cranberry sauce and bacon is layered on cranberry-pecan bread slices,  wrapped in foil, and baked.  No cranberry-pecan bread ?  Use what’s handy.  Dinner rolls will work for mini sandwiches.

Above all, follow food safety guide lines ! You are dealing with poultry here.  The USDA has the answers for a safe celebration.