Turkey

Getting ready for the big day, slowly but surely. Sunday my dad is bringing his truck over so that G and him can pick up the turkey that's been growing up with our chickens since Spring. It will be coerced into a huge dog crate and driven to our local meat processors.
Today I ordered a chocolate nut pie and a pumpkin pie as well as soft rolls from the River Street Bakery in Depot Town. I usually make our own pies and rolls, but it seemed like a fine idea to get some help from our fine bakery. They use nearly all local products and their pies and breads are delicious!

We have two women with due dates of November 22 and 23. We could very well be at a birth for Thanksgiving, or some part of it at least, so ordering pies felt like a little breathing room for cooking the feast. At this point it will be the 4 of us, my mom, dad, brother and mother-in-law.

Our apprentice told me about brining a turkey for a day or so before cooking it. She said the taste is amazing and the meat stays lovely and moist. Anyone ever try it?
I just might, although I don't know that we have a bucket large enough for the dinosaur turkey...
We shall see. I'll try to post pictures if we actually do it.