Turkey has been the traditional centerpiece for many Thanksgiving Day meals. Most consumers only prepare a turkey once a year. And, without a lot of practice, there are bound to be questions about thawing, preparing and baking the big bird. Each year Butterball hosts a Turkey Talk-Line to guide seasoned and novice cooks through the process.

You don't have to buy your Thanksgiving Day bird frozen at the grocery store. Farms throughout Massachusetts are selling them fresh, some as big as 30 pounds.

Next week, millions of Americans will gather around the dinner table and feast on a banquet of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more.