Turkey: How do you decide which size turkey to buy?

It’s time to think about ordering your Thanksgiving turkey and each year as the holiday approaches I get questions about selecting the right size. The general rule is to buy 1 pound per person you are serving. However no one is disappointed if there is leftover turkey for the day after Thanksgiving so you might want to get a little more for a second celebration–just don’t buy less. For more information on how to cook a perfect turkey, go to the National Turkey Federation website, eatturkey.com.