'Tis the season when many people begin to think about holiday meals.
And if you're anything like me, you can't help but remember the kitchen disasters of the past. The undercooked turkey. The cranberry sauce that slid down the drain instead of onto the serving platter. The pie crust that didn't hold back the onslaught of runny apple filling.
Have no fear, friends. There are still a few companies that offer the instant gratification of telephone helplines. Print this post and stick it on your refrigerator as you plan your holiday feasts.
1-800-BUTTERBALL (1-800-288-8372). The Butterball® Turkey Talk-Line is open annually in November and December.
1-877-FOR PIE TIPS. The Crisco hot line, for answers to all of your pie crust questions.
1-800-662-3263. Ocean Spray Cranberry Hotline. Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1-802.649.3717 (not a toll-free number). The Bakers' Hotline at King Arthur Flour, for all questions about baking. Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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