Interesting Turkey Facts…
- 45 million turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving, 22 million at Christmas.
- The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds, about as big as a large dog.
- Eating turkey doesn't make you sleepy; it's the carbohydrates in the rest of your holiday dinner that do.
- The average American consumes about 17 pounds of turkey a year.
- Turkey is low in fat and high in protein.
- White meat has fewer calories and less fat than dark meat.
- Only male turkeys (toms) gobble; female turkeys (hens) click.
- Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Virginia, Missouri, and California are the nation's top turkey producers.
(Sources: National Center for Health Statistics; National Turkey Federation; U.S. Department of Agriculture)
In my previous post, I provided links to safe food handling. Make sure you check those out. Here are some main points to keep in mind when preparing your holiday meals:
- Keep things clean. Make sure you wash your hands frequently while preparing meals. Also wash all surfaces and utensils touching food.
- Separate foods. Make sure you use separate cutting boards and knives for cutting vegetables and meats. It’s important not to cross-contaminate vegetable with the juices of meat or seafood.
- Chill properly. It’s important to store leftovers properly. Refrigerate any leftovers immediately after the meal. Refrigerators should be set at 37 degrees and freezers at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Check out the links in the previous post for more on food safety.
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