Kitchen Hint of the Day!

The best way to thaw turkey is on a shallow baking sheet in the refrigerator, in its original packaging, allowing 24 hours for every 5 pounds of bird. But if it's Thanksgiving morning and you've forgotten to stick the bird in the fridge, the fastest, safest method of thawing frozen poultry fast is to place it - still wrapped in plastic - in a bowl (or bucket) of cold water. Check the water regularly and change it as water warms up - you should never use hot water, as it will promote bacterial growth.