This brined turkey recipe from Alton Brown has you completely covered—starting with a frozen 14-18-pound bird and ending with a golden brown, succulent, and flavorful turkey, plus a rich gravy.

When to yank that bird ... cream. 24 to 28 pounds = 12-14 hours; clean up Wednesday’s dinner mess and get that bird in the sink. And if the timing doesn’t work for you, maybe try a fresh whole ...

CANFIELD — Several years ago, I relocated our bird feeders from the backyard ... and the breast is streaked with rust and cream. There also are gray and dark brown color variations.