Thanksgiving turkey carving tips

Cooking is only part of Thanksgiving prep. For many hosts, carving the bird represents the most intimidating feast feat.

Don't chicken out! There are some quick tips you can follow to demystify the process, from the carving experts at Smith's Housewares, a manufacturer of innovative knife sharpeners and kitchen tools:

* The first thing you will want to carve out is a proper amount of time to cook the turkey. When coordinating your schedule that morning, keep in mind that between taking the turkey out of the oven and cooking it, you should allot about 20 minutes. This waiting period is not friv...