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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Having Turkey Trouble? Some Last-Minute Tips

Patch is here to rescue you and your Thanksgiving meal.

It's Thanksgiving and you're on the verge of crisis! We rounded up some useful information to help get you through the day and have a fantastic meal: "Help! I don't know how long to cook the turkey!" For a 10-18 pound bird, Butterball recommends cooking it for 3 to 3 1/2 hours for an unstuffed bird. Add another 45 minutes to an hour if you like to cook yours with the stuffing inside. Visit their website to find answers to more questions or call their hotline at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (800-288-8372). "Help!  I forgot a key ingredient!" Some grocery stores like Kroger will be open Thursday for last-minute ingredients. “Help! My mashed potatoes are lumpy!” Try to soften them up by adding milk or chicken broth. If that still doesn’t work, then try…

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