The Political Background to the Thanksgiving Meal When Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, he, and the promoters of the holiday, were arguing for an inclusive meal that…
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The Most Famous Cooks You’ve Never Heard Of
Chepina Peralta? Tarla Dalal? Alison Holst? You’ve heard of them, right? Probably not unless you live in Mexico, India, or New Zealand. They are just three of many women who…
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I use the phrase “culinary philosophy” quite a bit, both in my book, Cuisine and Empire, and when I am giving talks. A month or so ago, a fellow food…
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