The November 28 edition of NBC Nightly News devoted more than two minutes to outcry over the New York Times choosing a grape salad as Minnesota's favorite Thanksgiving food, when most in the state had never even heard of it. As reporter Kevin Tibbles explained:
When the seemingly urbane urbanites at the venerable New York Times chose each state's favorite recipe for its United States of Thanksgiving feature, the grape salad -- broiled with sour cream and pecans optional -- was picked the favorite in the 'Land of 10,000 Lakes.' Apparently, it comes from a Minnesota-born heiress. The Times wasn't expecting 10,000 protests.