I haven't figured out how to multiple quote, so here goes:
1. With the exception of ham, turkey is my least favorite meat by far. I too find it dry even when it's been cooked correctly, and I totally agree about the earthy taste (not sure I get the metallic though). I just find the consistency and taste to be so subpar to all my favorite meats (lamb, chicken, steak, duck...hell, everything but chicken/ham!). We always have a duck option at our Thanksgiving as well as the turkey...most have both, but I tend to focus pretty heavily on the duck.
2. Our timing is much more evening. We probably get the appetizers and wine/cheese going at 5:45 (although we always try to shoot for 5:00, my brother and I always have bets on over/under the time the meal will actually start vs. when it was planned). Our meal usually starts 6:30 and goes a couple hours.
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