Happy Thanksgiving!
InfoLink - Thu Oct 04, 2012
October is here! (Wait… ALREADY?) Take a few moments to let your mind stray from midterms to delicious and exciting October treats. This upcoming weekend kicks off your first long weekend of the Fall semester and we have some fun facts, tips, and maybe even delicious ideas about how to enjoy your Thanksgiving long weekend.
The iconic image and dinner item of Thanksgiving is the turkey!
Did you know that the turkey is the most popular bird in North America? Why? Because we LOVE to eat it! It’s popularity came from the love of having this stuffed bird on our tables for all the special occasions! Did you think it came from its beautiful looks?
How to cook your own turkey:
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Buy a turkey for one or two at your local supermarket (you can get itty bitty ones for those who’ll staying close to campus this year. But you might want something bigger if you’re heading home for a family feast!)
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Make sure to take out the gross insides that the store happily leaves in there for you.
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To keep the turkey moist, fill the inside with: Half an onion (chopped in two) half a lemon, (squeeze juice inside first and then put in lemon chopped in two) garlic cloves, and any spices you desire.
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Bathe the outside in olive oil to get that golden skin.
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Cook 15mins per pound. (For a little guy probably not more then an hour or two) at 400 degrees. Cook to 185 degrees.
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Take out and enjoy with whatever sides you love! (Potatoes and gravy are always good!)
FUN FACT:
How did the turkey get its name? Have you ever wondered what Turkey (the country in the Middle East) and the American bird have in common? A case of mistaken identity resulted in the American Turkey being named after the country. When the Spanish first found the bird in the Americas more than 400 years ago they brought it back to Europe. The English mistakenly thought it was a bird they called a "turkey" so they gave it the same name. This other bird was actually from Africa, but came to England by way of Turkey (lots of shipping went through Turkey at the time). The name stuck even when they realized the birds weren't the same.*
We encourage you to take a break from the long days of studying and get some family fun in over this long weekend! Remember, University buildings will be closed on Monday October 8th and there are no classes either!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
*Source: http://www.kidzone.ws/animals/turkey.htm
