Oh, how I miss Thanksgiving! One of the most looked forward to holidays of the year, it ushers in the Christmas season, which means copious amounts of turkey for supper. We could discuss the greater significance of Thanksgiving, but let’s be honest—most of us are just interested in feeding our gorgeous faces with mouthwatering home-cooked dishes!
Thanksgiving pie from granny, tons of gravy, roasted sweet potatoes, steaming stuffing, and crispy oven-baked bird meat are all served with delectable cranberry sauce. Mmm-mmm-mmm! Nothing could be better than this. Imgur user Interstellarbootybounce is one person who believes in the value of cooking. They couldn’t resist making a ton of memes featuring Imhotep from “The Mummy” that celebrate their love of Thanksgiving cuisine. Go see Bored Panda’s piece about people offering unusual Thanksgiving recipes after reading this one. Hopefully, they won’t make you lose your appetite. And don’t forget to scroll down to read our conversation about the origins of Thanksgiving cuisine with McGill University Professor Nathalie Cooke!
Bored Panda got in touch with McGill University professor Nathalie Cooke to discuss Thanksgiving cuisine in depth and its history. Thanksgiving dinner in Georgia in 1732 featured eight chubby turkeys as part of the spread. However, early Thanksgivings didn’t always revolve around turkeys; other people offered geese instead, and Americans also served ham.
