Well, did you know the turkey is a large bird in the Meleagris genus, which is native to the Americas. One species, Meleagris gallopavo (commonly known as the Wild Turkey), is native to the forests of North America. The domestic turkey is a descendant of this species. The other living species is Meleagris ocellata or the Ocellated Turkey, native to the forests of the Yucatán Peninsula.[1] Males of both turkey species have a distinctive fleshy wattle or protuberance that hangs from the top of the beak (called a snood). They are among the largest birds in their ranges. As in many galliformes, the male (tom or gobbler) is larger and much more colorful than the female (hen). A baby turkey is known as a poult.
And did you know the Romans referred to lettuce as lactuca (lac meaning milk in Latin), an allusion to the white substance, now called latex, exuded by cut stems.[9] This word has become the genus name, while sativa (meaning "sown" or "cultivated") was added to create the species name.[10] The current word lettuce, originally from Middle English, came from the Old French letues or laitues, which derived from the Roman name.[11] The name romaine came from that type's use in the Roman papal gardens, while cos, another term for romaine lettuce, came from the earliest European seeds of the type from the Greek island of Cos, a center of lettuce farming in the Byzantine period.[12]
Bring these two together and throw in some extra magic like Sriracha, pine nuts, onion, garlic, parsley, and Serrano peppers. Add some soy sauce mixed with toasted sesame oil and by crickety you have yourself a handful of deliciousness that will make your eyes twinkle, your mouth water and shout Amen to the health gods! Can I get an Amen? When I'm on the road and trying to watch my girlish figure, these are often a go to meal. After all there are only so many styles of elastic waist pants to select from right! So hop on over to my recipe section for this scrumpdillyicious bite of heaven that will keep you slim and trim enough that folks will think you're a Hollywood star!
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