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Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? The history of the holiday’s traditional foods
Certain holidays are associated with different foods, and for Thanksgiving, that’s turkey — but why is that what we eat? We asked a history expert to learn more. Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? Turkey’s spot on the holiday table can be traced back to a famous American author Sarah Josepha Hale, and her…
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How to safely cook your turkey this Thanksgiving, and how long you can eat Thanksgiving leftovers
If you’re looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, it’s important to follow proper precautions when cooking. “A Thanksgiving meal, particularly involving a turkey, requires careful attention to food safety to prevent contamination and foodborne illness,” food safety expert Darin Detwiler, a professor at Northeastern University, told CBS…