1.   An evenly thawed turkey may be held in the refrigerator as long as two days before roasting.

2.   Areas that traditionally hold turkeys, especially in the western counties, continue to support turkeys.

3.   Find a shallow pan, large enough to hold the turkey, to use as a drip pan.

4.   Place turkey on rack in a roasting pan to allow air circulation, making sure pan is big enough to hold turkey.

5.   To help turkey shoppers make better-informed decisions, The Living Section held a turkey tasting.

6.   Using two forks or holding turkey by legs, lower carefully into hot oil.

7.   Williams-Sonoma has some great ones, with one flat side and one side that is indented to hold a turkey securely.