History & Traditions
This group of people celebrated one of the first Thanksgiving feasts in 1621 with the Pilgrims.
The Wampanoag people
Which main nutrient provides most of the energy in turkey meat: protein, fat, or carbohydrate?
Protein
Name the U.S. state where Plymouth (site of the 1621 gathering) is located.
Massachusetts
The sound a turkey makes. OR "To eat something up quickly."
Gobble
a versatile vegetable and are usually served either cooked (roasted, mashed, or in stews) or, especially when young and small, raw in salads. The greens are also edible and often cooked separately.
Turnip
The Pilgrims sailed to North America on this ship, which arrived in 1620.
The Mayflower
Why is it important to let hot items cool a bit before placing them in the refrigerator? Give a food-safety reason.
Placing very hot food straight into the refrigerator can raise the refrigerator’s internal temperature, which puts other foods into the danger zone (40–140°F) where bacteria grow quickly.
Which U.S. region is known for large cranberry bog production often used at Thanksgiving?
The Northeastern United States, especially Massachusetts and Wisconsin, is known for large cranberry bog production used at Thanksgiving.
A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons
Pilgrim
a large thick-skinned semiaquatic African mammal, with massive jaws and large tusks.
Hippo
This U.S. President proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Abraham Lincoln
Explain, in simple terms, why brining a turkey can make it juicier.
This has to do something with salt and science and osmosis
Name one major turkey-producing states in the U.S.
Minnesota – the top turkey-producing state, North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri
This archaic term, used in 17th-century Pilgrim writing, meant “a shared feast or celebration,” similar to what we now call Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Koedam's first name.
Ashlee
The Pilgrims came to Plymouth to seek this.
Religious freedom (or freedom)
A turkey must reach this internal temperature for safety
165 degrees F
This state, located in the Midwest, is one of the largest producers of pumpkins, a key ingredient in traditional Thanksgiving pies.
Illinois
This “horn of plenty” is a traditional Thanksgiving symbol, representing abundance and a bountiful harvest. It is often pictured as a curved, overflowing horn filled with fruits and vegetables.
Cornucopia
The age of Mrs. Koedam's son
Nine
Name two crops or foods that the Wampanoag people taught the Pilgrims to grow or prepare.
corn (maize), beans, squash, pumpkins, fish — any two valid items
These long protein strands in flour uncoil and link together when pie dough is overworked, leading to a tough crust instead of a tender, flaky one.
Gluten
This South Atlantic state is a top producer of sweet potatoes, another staple often served at Thanksgiving dinner.
North Carolina
In food science, this term describes the stiffening of proteins in turkey meat during cooking, which is influenced by brining, temperature, and cooking time.
Denaturation
a system of unarmed combat using the hands and feet to deliver and block blows, widely practiced as a sport.
Karate