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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 10:56 AM Original message |
Okay, Lounge. I need some Thanksgiving help. |
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Akoto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
1. In all honesty ... |
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ohiosmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:01 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Excellent advice. Get a Butter Ball or other brand that has a built in timer. |
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comsymp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:03 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Agreed on both counts - but adding my .02 |
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Akoto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:05 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Well ... |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:09 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. that sounds great. |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
7. unfortunately, this bird will not come with instructions. |
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Akoto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:09 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Here's some basic guidance, then ... |
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comsymp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:13 AM Response to Reply #10 |
11. And following up with add'l elaboration |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:15 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. I would follow these cooking guidelines, |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:55 AM Response to Reply #7 |
32. You've already taken the best step. |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
4. If you've never baked anything before |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
6. There's a brand of turkey. |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:30 PM Response to Reply #6 |
38. Yes! I am looking into trying that kind this year. Seems idiot proof. |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
8. I wouldn't say this to anyone with a successful history of roasting, |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:21 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. You and lildreamer think alike. |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:31 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. It's not a ready to eat turkey. |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:47 AM Response to Reply #15 |
28. Wow, they make things really easy now. |
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Phillycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:17 PM Response to Reply #8 |
36. Wow, those are fascinating. |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
14. Okay...since you've never cooked a bird before, here's the deal |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:35 AM Response to Reply #14 |
19. that sounds easy |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:32 AM Response to Original message |
16. Keep it simple and buy a meat thermometer |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:00 PM Response to Reply #16 |
33. BE SURE TO REMOVE THE BAG OF GIBLETS! |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
17. The mistake I made |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:38 AM Response to Reply #17 |
20. LOL. |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:42 AM Response to Reply #20 |
24. It was hysterical actually |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:41 AM Response to Reply #17 |
22. Did you really? |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:42 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Oh yeah |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:43 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. I bet |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:44 AM Response to Reply #25 |
26. That one I've lived down |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:48 AM Response to Reply #26 |
29. You only Think you've lived it down. |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:53 AM Response to Reply #29 |
31. Uh |
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reyd reid reed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:36 PM Response to Reply #31 |
39. Awwwwww.... |
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Ediacara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:33 AM Response to Original message |
18. Baste like your life depended on it. Seriously. |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:40 AM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Oh, my life does depend on it. |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
27. Foolproof turkey |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 11:49 AM Response to Original message |
30. Check this site out. Lots of great info: |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
34. Don't get overwhelmed by the turkey. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
35. If you decide to go whole hog and make stuffing, do not use |
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NewWaveChick1981 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:25 PM Response to Original message |
37. Two pieces of wisdom I have come across: |
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cobalt1999 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-15-06 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
40. THANKS TO EVERYONE. |
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