“There’s a good chance your pie’s pumpkin was grown and/or processed in Illinois. It harvests the largest share of pumpkin acreage, and almost 80 percent of Illinois pumpkin acres are devoted to pie filling.” ~ American Agriculture Facts #agriculture #thanksgivingdinner

“The top turkey-producing state in America is Minnesota. The state has about 450 turkey farms, which raise approximately 40-42 million turkeys annually.” ~ American Agriculture Facts #agriculture #thanksgivingdinner

“Spice Trade has greatly impacted the world throughout the centuries. During the Middle Ages, spices were highly sought after to mask flavor of foods that weren’t fresh. Columbus was seeking a route to the spice-rich countries of the East when he wound up in North America.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Turmeric was first used as a dye in ancient times before its culinary and health benefits were discovered.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Mustard seeds are ground or cracked and mixed with liquids to form a paste. The Romans mixed them with unfermented grape juice (“must”) to make “Burning Must” or “must ard.” ~ Agriculture Facts

“Chinese Five Spice is a blend of five spices (cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns), but gets its name from the five flavors it encompasses: sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty.” ~ Agriculture Facts