
How Many Do You Know?
- On average, individual consumption of Thanksgiving dinner translates to 4,500 calories.
- The world’s most expensive Thanksgiving dinner on record cost $150,000 at New York City’s Old Homestead Steakhouse.
- Butterball has had a Turkey Talk-Line for almost 40 years.
- About 50 million pumpkin pies are consumed every Thanksgiving.
- Canned cranberries were first produced in 1912.
- Ham is the most popular alternative to turkey on Thanksgiving.
- The green bean casserole was introduced to the holiday menu in 1955.
- Statistically speaking, stuffing is America’s favorite side dish.
- The turkey’s tryptophan doesn’t make you tired (but overeating does.)
- Approximately 80 percent of Americans prefer leftovers to the actual dinner!
We’d like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with family, friends, and delicious food!