Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Because some people enjoy the togetherness, the tradition, and the fun of cooking dinner and having everyone pitch in.
Originally posted by: Naustica
Most people can't cook. That's a fact. It's a fact that most homecooked turkey tastes like crap. But people like to think they can cook and it makes them happy.
Originally posted by: JEDI
or buy at Boston market.
Why spend 4+ hrs + effort to cook the turkey, and makes the sides? Plus the cleanup afterwards...
Originally posted by: PhoenixOrion
it tastes better and not dried out eating turkey that's been cooked maybe a day or two ago.
i doubt the supermarket takes the time to brine their turkey for 12 hours, do the scalding method or whole apple stuffed in it or other methods to keep the meat tender and juicy.