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by Marcia Napier, Grain Valley Historical Society
Did your family enjoy turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner? Roasted of Fried? Growing up, turkey was synonymous with Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m told some families enjoyed ham at Christmas. For me, well, I loved ring bologna, and being the spoiled child that I admit I was, it could usually be found among the foods on our table. Fortunately, I “grew up” and learned to eat turkey, although I still prefer the dark meat! Did you know that no 17th-century reference to Thanksgiving exists beyond a letter written by Plymouth colonist Edward Winslow? The tradition is rooted in European harvest festivals and Christian religious observances when “days of thanksgiving” were fairly common among the colonists of New England. If fact, colonial American communities routinely held unofficial Thanksgiving celebrations, and few people associated them with the Plymouth settlers. Likewise, while turkeys may have been served in Plymouth, most historians think it was probably duck or geese which they ate along with the deer provided by the Wampanoag Indian tribe. So why is turkey our Thanksgiving fowl? Some credit Bradford’s stories of the early colonists hunting wild turkeys. Some credit Ben Franklin who wanted to make the turkey our national bird, rather than the Bald Eagle. Still others give credit to President Abraham Lincoln. On Oct. 3, 1863, he issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving. According to the internet (the authority!), by the turn of the 19th century, turkey had become a popular dish to serve on such occasions. There were a few reasons for this. First the bird was rather plentiful. One expert estimated that there were at least 10 million turkeys in America at the time of European contact. Second, turkeys on a family farm were almost always available for slaughter. Cows provided milk and chickens provided eggs, but turkeys, they were expendable. Third, a single turkey was usually big enough to feed a family. From a more practical perspective, turkey has also remained relatively affordable. While turkeys were roasted for years, future food historians will no doubt talk about the early 2000s as the beginning of fried turkeys! While I would not think of telling you how to cook your turkey, I will share an old recipe and a great use for your leftover turkey! Turkey Tetrazzini 3 cups Spaghetti 2 cups of broth (chicken or turkey) ½ cup chopped mushrooms Salt & Pepper to taste ½ cup chopped celery 3 cups of cooked chopped turkey ½ cup chopped green pepper 1 cup of cream (can substitute 1 can ½ cup chopped onion Mushroom soup) ½ cup chopped pimiento 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 2 tbsp flour 3 tbsp butter Saute the mushrooms, celery, green pepper, onion and pimiento. Boil the spaghetti, until tender, in salted water to which 1 tablespoon cooking oil has been added. Make a sauce of the butter, flour, broth and salt and pepper. Remove sauce from heat and add cream (or soup). Combine all ingredients with the turkey and cheese; spoon into baking dish. Optional: add crushed potato chip topping and brown in over at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Serves 10-12. Bon Appetit! by Tara Sallee MS, RD, LD The holiday season is in full swing and many of us are struggling to find some of those last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers. Do you have a foodie or kitchen enthusiast in your life for whom you need some gift ideas? What better way to show the foodie in your life how much you care this holiday season than by filling their stocking with the perfect foodie treats! Hy-Vee has some great treats and kitchen gadgets that will make any food-forward individual happy. Your Hy-Vee dietitians have put together a list of their top five items for the favorite foodie in your life.
Dietitian Top 5 Stocking Stuffers Fit for a Foodie:
Sometimes the holiday season can be stressful, but Hy-Vee dietitians are here to help you with these fun gift ideas and nutrition support. You can kick-start your New Year’s resolutions early by scheduling a free Discovery Session with your local dietitian. During this session you will discuss your goals and what nutrition programing will best help you reach them. You can also sign up for our NEW, FREE vitamin D screenings after a long winter season. Need a good jump-start in creating a healthy lifestyle? Check out our BEGIN programs, available for individuals and families. No matter your nutrition or wellness needs, your Hy-Vee registered dietitians are here to support you all year round. The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free winter trout fishing clinic for youth from 8:00am to Noon on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee’s Summit. This clinic is an opportunity for youths ages 7 to 15 to learn about rainbow trout and how to catch them. Trout are not native to Missouri, but MDC stocks trout during winter in several lakes in the Kansas City area to provide anglers a close-to-home fishing opportunity. The clinic will begin in the classroom at MDC’s Kansas City Regional Office at the Reed area. John Rittel, MDC community education assistant, will talk about trout and how to catch them. Rittel will also demonstrate how to clean trout to prepare them for cooking. Participants will next move to Honker Pond on the area to try trout fishing with help from the instructor and volunteers. MDC will provide all equipment and bait. Only children can fish at Honker Pond, but parents and relatives are welcome to attend and learn along with the youths. All children must be accompanied by an adult. MDC will serve hot chocolate and have a campfire burning for warming up if the weather is cold. Children do not need a Missouri trout fishing permit if they do catch-and-release fishing only. But if they keep the trout they catch, they will need a trout permit. Permits will not be available at this event, but they can be purchased online at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4Ni, or at any permit vendor. Registration is required. To register, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/4N5. COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed. For more information about winter trout fishing in Missouri, visit https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZF3. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free winter trout fishing clinic for youth from 8:00am to Noon on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area in Lee’s Summit. Photo credit: MDC
Jackson County Public Works Environmental Health Division inspects all restaurants, grocery stores, schools, mobile food and temporary food establishments in the City of Grain Valley. The following violations were reported in the last 7 days:
Essex of Grain Valley 401 SW Rock Creek Ln Observed store bought pesticide stored in the kitchen. Corrected. Pesticide was removed and discarded. Sonic Drive-in #3555 706 S Main St Case of cleaner was stored above single service bags. Corrected. Sonic Drive-in #3555 706 S Main St Case of cleaner was stored above single service bags. Corrected. Sonic Drive-in #3555 706 S Main St Dishes on the clean dish rack above the fryer machine had an accumulation of grease. Clean dishes were stored on top of trays that were covered in grease. Mustard/ketchup bottles on the clean dish rack were stored on dirty surface. Re-inspection required. Sonic Drive-in #3555 706 S Main St The interior of the upright reach-in cooler had an accumulation of food debris on the base near the gasket, bottom & sides. There was dry food debris built-up on the wire racks inside the cooler. Re-inspection required. Sonic Drive-in #3555 706 S Main St Dishes on the clean dish rack above the fryer machine had an accumulation of grease. Clean dishes were stored on top of trays that were covered in grease. Mustard/ketchup bottles on the clean dish rack were stored on dirty surface. Re-inspection required. Sonic Drive-in #3555 706 S Main St The interior of the upright reach-in cooler had an accumulation of food debris on the base near the gasket, bottom & sides. There was dry food debris built-up on the wire racks inside the cooler. Re-inspection required. Essex of Grain Valley 401 SW Rock Creek Ln Observed several prepared refrigerated foods were not date marked in the reach in coolers. Corrected. Person in charge marked all food with correct dates. El Tequilazo Cocina Y Cantina LLC 522 S Main Street Observed refrigerated, prepared, ready to eat food in the walk-in cooler without date marks. Corrected. All items were marked with correct dates. Lin's Kitchen 111 SW Eagles Pkwy Observed several refrigerated prepared and ready to eat food without a date mark in the walk in and reach in coolers. Corrected. All foods were marked with correct dates. Essex of Grain Valley 401 SW Rock Creek Ln Observed shelled eggs and raw meats stored above ready to eat prepared foods. Corrected. El Tequilazo Cocina Y Cantina LLC 522 S Main Street Observed fuzzy build up on produce in the walk in cooler. Corrected. Produce was discarded. The following information is derived from Grain Valley Police Department daily calls service log for the week of November 23-29, 2022.
November 23, 2022 40 & Sni-a-Bar Suspicious Auto 600 Block of Yennie Agency Assist 500 Block of South Check Well Being Main & 40 Hwy Motor Vehicle Accident 100 Block of SW Cross Creek Suspicious Person 100 Block of SW Eagles Pkwy Suspicious Person 500 Block of Main Suspicious Person 100 Block of SW Eagles Pkwy Suspicious Person 1400 Block of NW Red Oak Ct Alarm 1400 Block of NW Olympic Dr Citizen Contact EE Kirby & Yennie St Motor Vehicle Accident November 24, 2022 1100 Block of Buckner-Tarsney Property Damage 1300 Block of NW Valley Woods Ct Suspicious Person 100 Block of Cross Creek Agency Assist 800 Block of Meadowood Dr Property Damage 700 Block of Main Warrant Service 1100 Block of Buckner-Tarsney Motorist Assist 100 Block of S Main Suspicious Party 600 Buckner-Tarsney Open Door 700 Block of Main Warrant Confirmation November 25, 2022 700 Block of Main Citizen Contact 1400 Block of Eagles Ridge Suspicious Vehicle 1100 Block of Valley Ridge Suspicious Vehicle 1300 Block of Golfview Ct Stolen Auto Sni-a-Bar & Eagles Pkwy Motor Vehicle Accident 700 Block of Main Agency Assist November 26, 2022 100 Block of Main Suspicious Person Main St & South Outer Motor Vehicle Accident 1400 Block of NE Mary Ct Residence Check 1300 Block of R D Mize Agency Assist 700 Block of Main Citizen Contact 700 Block of Main Found Property 1400 Block of SW Blue Branch Dr Motor Vehicle Accident 700 Block of Main Citizen Contact Buckner-Tarsney & R D Mize Motor Vehicle Accident 1100 Block of S Buckner-Tarsney Rd Citizen Contact November 27, 2022 1300 Block of NW Valley Woods Ct Suspicious Vehicle 100 Block of McQuerry Alarm 1100 Block of NW Sycamore Stealing November 28, 2022 NW Eagle Ridge Dr Suspicious Activity PHQ Citizen Contact PHQ Civil Issue 600 Block Yennie Ave Verbal Disturbance 500 Block SW Hillside Dr Civil Issue 600 Block NW Jefferson St VIN Verification 1100 Block NW Golfview Dr Verbal Disturbance 900 Block SW Sandy Ln Suspicious Person PHQ VIN Verification 700 Block SW Brome Dr Suspicious Vehicle 1800 Block Duncan Rd Citizen Assist NW Scenic / NW Albatross Dr 4 Wheeler on Roadway November 29, 2022 1700 Block NW Hedgewood Dr Stealing from Motor Vehicle 1000 Block SW Christie Ln Check the Welfare Sni-A-Bar / SW Harvest Abandoned Vehicle / Motorist Assist PHQ Prisoner Transport S Outer Belt Rd Motor Vehicle Accident 1400 Block NW Willow Dr Open Door NW Rosewood Dr / NW Brentwood Parking Complaint PHQ Citizen Contact PHQ Citizen Contact PHQ Walk-in Report - Property Damage PHQ Agency Assist - Div Senior Services |
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