After more than 32 years, Tupelo’s oldest continuously owned barbecue restaurant will close its doors in February. Bar-B-Q by Jim, a local institution, has confirmed its final day of service, marking the end of a cherished culinary landmark.

We tend to assume turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie have always dominated the Thanksgiving feast. Yet a closer look at earlier generations’ tables reveals a more diverse menu, including dishes that might surprise us today—like oysters.

Once a traditional centerpiece at Thanksgiving dinners, guineas have largely slipped from public memory. These days, few people have even heard of them, much less tasted one.