Virtually step into the Smithsonian Instit ution&rsquo\;s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula John son as she discusses the book \;Smithsonian American Table: The Fo ods\, People\, and Innovations That Feed Us.
\nAmerican Tab le \;is a sweeping history of food and culture that summons every one to the table for a fresh look at some of the people\, ingredients\, ev ents\, and movements that have shaped how and what we eat.
\nJohnson \, curator and project director of the American Food History Project\, wil l discuss several stories featured in the volume\, with an emphasis on tho se that intersect most directly with the Smithsonian&rsquo\;s research\, c ollecting\, and programming around food history.
\nDuring this event \, Johnson will engage viewers in discovering the connections between food and American history:
\nHow immigration and migration has shaped (a
nd continues to shape) American tables\,
How food companies have infl
uenced home cooks through advertising\, from Jell-O salads to Crock-pots.<
br />How individuals from Brownie Wise to James Beard and Julia Child insp
ired generations of cooks and eaters across the United States.
And sh
ow viewers how uniting in the kitchen can change the shape of our collecti
ve futures\, specifically highlighting growers and chefs who are reclaimin
g and reinventing regional and cultural traditions\, including Indigenous
ingredients and cooking techniques.
After this enlightening\, enrichi
ng\, and entertaining webinar\, you can cook your way through the recipes
that are featured in the volume that reflect American history and culture.
\; \; Hungry for more? Register now!