Brine Ingredients:
4 quarts water and / or apple juice
6 T. kosher salt
2 T. granulated sugar
1/2 large onion, diced
1 small carrot, diced
Other leftover veggies and bits
1/2 head garlic
Fresh or dried herbs of your choice
Chicken and Gravy Ingredients:
1 whole chicken
Tarragon or oregano
1/2 stick butter
Salt
1 peach
1 leek
2 springs rosemary
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
Olive oil
4 T. flour
1 cup apple juice or cidar



Here's link that shows how to carve a chicken: http://www.finecooking.com/articles/how-to-carve-roast-chicken.aspx