Countdown To The Thanksgiving Holiday!

Friends:

Today, I'd like to share another great United States Department Of Agriculture (USDA) with you.

This one is entitled "Counting Down To Thanksgiving" and is loaded with tons of very useful information on how to prepare great turkey dishes for Thanksgiving.

It is a must read, I would suggest. Click on the URL (link) that follows, and try digesting all those wonderful tips at your convenience. The turkey Fact Sheet's URL is: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Countdown_to_the_Holiday/index.asp.

And, for all those who cannot reach the Fact Sheet, I sincerely hope that the following excerpts(from that Fact Sheet) will help get your Thanksgiving & Holiday preparations started without delay. Here goes:

Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday. As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen turkey or a fresh one? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will not only ease your holiday fears, but will ensure a delicious and a safe meal for you, your family, and your friends. The following information may help you prepare your special Thanksgiving meal and help you countdown to the holiday.

Plan Ahead. Plan your menu several weeks before the holiday. Shopping early will ease the countdown tension for your Thanksgiving meal. Ask these questions to help plan your meal. Do you want a fresh or frozen turkey? Do you have enough space to store a frozen bird if purchased in advance; if not, when should you purchase a turkey? What size bird do you need to buy?

These and other questions are answered in the Fact Sheet we have highlighted today.

Please enjoy, and let me know if you have any comments.