Turkey Time Travel
Let's Talk Turkey
Notes From Month Eleven
As Seen on Thanksgiving
The Dish Is Giving…
100

The first Thanksgiving lasted this many days.

What is 3 days?

100

This popular way of cooking turkey involves submerging it in hot oil.

What is Deep-frying?

100

This shopping day immediately follows Thanksgiving and is known for huge sales.

What is Black Friday

100

This football team — known for their star logo — always plays on Thanksgiving Day.

Who are The Dallas Cowboys?

100

It’s orange, mashed, lightly sweet, and often topped with toasted marshmallows.

What is Sweet potato casserole?

200

The first Thanksgiving celebration took place in this U.S. state.

Massachusetts (Plymouth)

200

This method of preparing turkey yields extra-juicy meat by removing the backbone before roasting.

What is Spatchcocking?

200

This large department store sponsors the most famous Thanksgiving Day parade in the U.S.

What is Macy's?

200

This beloved Disney character appears regularly as a large parade balloon — ears and all.

Who is Mickey Mouse?

200

You’ll find this side bubbling from the oven, and it’s often the first empty dish at many gatherings.

What is Macaroni and cheese?

300

In 1863, this U.S. president declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

Who is Abraham Lincoln

300

A wild turkey can run up to how many miles per hour?

What is 20 miles per hour?

300

This major U.S. shopping event occurs the Monday after Thanksgiving and focuses on online deals.

What is Cyber Monday?

300

This beloved film starring Robin Williams in disguise sees heavy replay as part of fall family movie marathons.

What is "Mrs. Doubtfire"?

300

This savory fall side dish is made from bread cubes, herbs, celery, and broth.

What is Stuffing (or dressing)?

400

Before becoming associated with autumn, this vegetable was a staple crop for both Pilgrims and Native Americans.

What is Corn (maize)?

400

This part of the turkey is often saved for making stock or soup after the holiday.

What is the turkey carcass / bones?

400

This seasonal plant, a November birth flower, appears in gardens and floral arrangements throughout the month.

What is Chrysanthemum (mums)?

400

This beloved Peanuts character organizes an unconventional Thanksgiving meal of toast, pretzels, popcorn, and jelly beans.

Who is Charlie Brown?

400

It’s warm, smooth, and usually poured rather than served.

What is Gravy?

500

The Wampanoag arrived at the first Thanksgiving with this contribution of meat.

What is Deer (venison)?

500

This U.S. state is the nation’s top producer of Thanksgiving turkeys.  

Minnesota

500

This November gemstone is famously golden-yellow or amber in color.

What is Topaz?

500

This brand’s giant red kettle appears each November as part of a major charity tradition.

What is The Salvation Army?

500

It starts as something solid, becomes something liquid, and ends up on almost everything.

What is Butter?