A feat? or a feast?

OK, I think I'm set for my own private Thanksgiving feast tomorrow. I have two cornish hens, potatoes, dinner rolls, egg nog (and spiced rum), a baster, a meat thermometer, kosher salt, seasonings, unsalted butter, etc... you get the idea.

So here is the thing. Why doesn't the store have a little section with everything you need in one place? OK, that's too broad. I mean the basics for a Thanksgiving meal. Croutons for stuffing, basters, thermometers, etc... They could even call it the Thanksgiving Virgin section. I realize it's near faux pas that I'm not making a turkey, but perhaps I'll do that for christmas (although I'm eyeing Guinea Hen for that meal). Either way, I think it's impressive that I'm breaking my own Dominoes tradition and making fowl to begin with.

I'm wondering how many people out there actually buy fresh turkey? I read an article recently that they are trying to revive several breeds of turkeys in North America for our markets. These would be best fresh. but I understand the lure of Butterball turkey's. Pre-injected. Pre set in a cooking bag even. Pop in the oven and cook the thing down. Make gravy and serve. Or something like that. Riiiight.

Wish me luck. But save the true luck for the drunk guys that plan on frying their turkey and are going to burn down the house tomorrow. Peace.