The 20th-century inventions of microwave and convection ovens and prepackaged foods have made it possible to make a 30-minute dinner. But 18thcentury American family meals required hours to prepare. Food was caught or harvested and canned, smoked or carefully stored — but that was only the beginning. The fireplace was used for heat and cooking. Full Story
Deep-frying turkeys… delicious, but dangerous
Eating turkey on Thanksgiving is a tradition that is as American as apple pie. In fact, the National Turkey Federation estimates about 88 percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. In 2008, Americans consumed more than 690 million pounds on Thanksgiving Day. Full Story
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