Every year, I ponder the same questions: How long will it take to cook the bird? How many side dishes need oven time? Did I buy the right ingredients so I don't have to run to the store and mull around with all the other frantic cooks? Following is a short list of web links to clear up any nagging doubts:

• The Daily Munch provides guidelines to help you determine how long you need to cook the turkey.

• Your oven is going to see a lot of action. To ensure that everything gets cooked, Yum Sugar suggests making an oven plan.

• Dancing Spoon assembled an overall game plan called, cleverly, the T-Day Game Plan.

• Through the Wine Glass has a some suggestions for a few go-to varietals you and your dinner companions may enjoy.

• To wrap it all up, a few Thanksgiving jokes and lighthearted articles to give you a chuckle.

The foodies at Chopontheblock.com and Get Cooking wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.