Q: I know it’s early, but I’m expecting a big group for Thanksgiving and would love to serve turducken. I’ve never had it and have no idea where to find one, but it sounds like it would be a crowd-pleaser. Do you order them pre-cooked? I don’t mind cooking it, but I wouldn’t attempt to make one from scratch. Are they already pre-assembled? Thanks for your help. — B.W., email
Credit: Goldbelly
Credit: Goldbelly
A: Locally, you can find ready-to-roast turducken at Cajun Meat Company, 2211 Roswell Road, Marietta, 770-321-4300. Each turducken is stuffed with cornbread and sausage and costs $104.95. They weigh about 16 to 18 pounds, enough for up to 25 people. The turducken comes with baking and gravy instructions. The market also offers smoked turducken and smoked turducken breast. Another option is to order a precooked turducken that arrives frozen and can remain in the freezer for six months. These are available from goldbelly.com and cost $169.95 for a 10- to 11-pound roast. However, the thawed birds still need to cook for four hours.
Q: I would appreciate the name and phone number of a grandfather clock repairman. Thank you. — John Wayne Wells, Woodstock
A: John, call horologist Laura Shepherd at Atlanta Clock Services, 404-580-2702, who specializes in grandfather clocks and makes house calls. Check out her website at atlantaclockservices.com.
Q: I have a ceramic piece from artist Astrid Dahl that has about 10 chips on the edges. Do you know of anyone that can repair it? — Minhnuyet Hardy, email
A: I suggest taking your chipped artwork to Delian Restorations, 404-904-0070. This family-owned company boasts more than 100 years of experience in fine refinishing and furniture restoration for commercial and individual projects. The company offers professional porcelain repair services. The artisans at Delian Restorations specialize in antique Chinese porcelain repair, but they can generally make most pieces look new again.
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Sabine Morrow is a freelance writer who has been digging up hard-to-find items and services for readers since 2004.
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