"One of the things ... of the Turkey Talk-Line is about thawing a turkey, Jandrain said. Some of the oddest queries? "They're putting their turkey in the shower overnight in hot water because ...

"Cook the turkey ... water's density is suddenly much lower than the oil above it. Add the rapid change in density and expanding volume together, she said, "and you get an explosion." And things ...

The turkey is the diva of the dinner ... you can still turn to alternate methods, using cold water or even the microwave. No matter that Grandma used to do it, rinsing poultry is a food safety ...