Thanksgiving Food Traditions

There is a lot that can be said about food and Thanksgiving in the USA. There is also a lot that can be said about food traditions, and what they do for our health and the generational continuity of families. A lot of good can come out of food traditions, but I figured I'd post this video for today since it's kinda a busy day!

It is a commercial for a boxed mashed potatoes.  Here a child is asking his mother about where they come from as she prepares them.  This is something that happens all over the country, particularly at this time of year. What do you think of her answer?

For nutrition facts look here at their own website.
http://www.bobevans.com/Grocery/51/Bob-Evans-Original-Mashed-Potatoes

For some information about what those numbers mean.
http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-bob-evans-mashed-potatoes-i166086

For what the nutrition on mashed potatoes made with whole milk at home.
http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-potatoes-mashed-home-prepared-whole-i11657

And if you use butter.
http://caloriecount.about.com/calories-potatoes-mashed-home-prepared-whole-i11934

Note that for the mashed potatoes made at home the serving size is twice the size. Also note that for Bob Evans original mashed potatoes that is without butter added.

Keep in mind too that the word farm often brings to mind a lovely pastoral scene ala Old MacDonald while the reality is more like science fiction, not to mention the underpaid workers in the fields and factories.

Sound off on what you think about this ad in the comments. For Tuesday I will try to have the recipes we used for Thanksgiving up for you all.

Enjoy, Happy Thanksgiving, and be well.