November 20, 2006     

Greetings Farmhand!

Tired of Aunt Bertha complaining that the turkey or pumpkin pie isn't as good hers? Well, we have holiday recipes that are sure to please. You'll also find some great international recipes that can add a twist to the traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts. So, while we can't stop Aunt Bertha from bellyaching, we can help you fill her up with good food!

Both FarmersAlmanacTV.com and FarmersAlmanac.com wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!





Holiday Recipes

From roasted turkey to leg of lamb: from Thanksgiving yam with toppings to sweet potato casserole, we've got the traditional and untraditional recipes that will make your holiday meal a hit!


Ever wonder how the turkey got its name?

Some people say that Christopher Columbus had a lot to do with it. When Columbus discovered land, he thought the land was connected to India, a country populated with peacocks. When he saw wild turkeys roaming this new land, he assumed they were a type of peacock (turkeys are actually a type of pheasant). So, Columbus named them "titka," which is "peacock" in the Tamil language of India.

Other people believe the turkey got its name from the American Indian. They called the turkey "firkee." Still others believe that it has something to do with the noise a turkey makes when it's frightened, "turk, turk, turk."

Maybe it was a combination of all three?


Farmers' Almanac Weather Wisdom

When a turkey stands with his back to the wind, so that his feathers become ruffled, a storm is coming.
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