we NEED this annual laugh. "Just put the fucking turkey in the oven!"

[NRaleighLiberal]

[MaryMagdaline]

1. Nice! Thus takes the nervousness away!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. Semi cute.

But anyone who thinks turkey always tastes like cardboard, apparently has few or no taste buds working.

I'm reminded of nutritionists who swear you can always substitute no-fat yogurt for full-fat sour cream in a recipe and "you'll never notice the difference!" Maybe they won't, but I will.

Turkey is easy to make. Too many people only bake once a year, which is foolish. When my kids were growing up I'd sometimes bake a turkey in the middle of the week for dinner. I think they appreciated it.

I will agree that the wine is crucial.

[NRaleighLiberal]

3. my favorite parts of the meal are the veggies, stuffing and dessert (and wine!)

I make a bee line for the legs...and prefer it afterward as sandwiches.

But....best part is making stock from the carcass and making a really spicy turkey tortilla soup.

[left-of-center2012]

4. I gave up after the first 30 seconds

[Glorfindel]

5. I like to stuff the turkey with andouille sausage

and brine it overnight with kosher salt. I have not added wine before, but just may do it this year. What harm could it do?

Yay, turkey!

[Marie Marie]

6. I like her attitude.