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The American Table

@AmericasTable

Rediscovering American #FoodHistory, one recipe at a time. Edited by @ecolleary, culinary #Twitterstorian. Not your typical food blog.

 Austin, TX
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Joined October 2011
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Archaeologists @MountVernon recently unearthed 35 bottles of preserved cherries and berries dating prior to the American revolution. Read more about this and Martha Washington’s recipe @AmericasTable : americantable.org/recipes/ma… #foodhistory #recipes
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Hershey's faces a lawsuit over heavy metals in its dark chocolate bars npr.org/2022/12/30/114625493…
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Food scientist Robert C. Baker was born #OTD, Dec 29, 1921. He invented a variety of popular foods including chicken nuggets, turkey ham, and poultry hot dogs.
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He is also credited with co-inventing a machine that debones chickens. Baker's research often appeared in Cornell's "Poultry Pointers" Newsletter, which can be read online: catalog.hathitrust.org/Recor…
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A lot of passionate arguments over Green Bean Casserole today. How did this become a staple on the Thanksgiving menu? Find that out and the original recipe here: americantable.org/2011/11/re…
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A lot of passionate arguments over Green Bean Casserole today. How did this become a staple on the Thanksgiving menu? Find that out and the original recipe here: americantable.org/2011/11/re…
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Saturdays are Farmers Market days here in Austin.
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So excited to see @thejemimacode win the @JuliaChildAward. She’s an incredible writer/historian/advocate & the award recognizes the ongoing contributions of people who’ve made a significant impact on the American food scene. Congratulations Toni! nytimes.com/2021/06/02/dinin…
Toni Tipton-Martin to Receive Julia Child Award (Published 2021)

Toni Tipton-Martin to Receive Julia Child Award (Published 2021)

The cookbook author will use the $50,000 award to mentor a new generation of food writers.

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The Sturminster Newton Mill has occupied its picturesque spot on the River Stour in North Dorset since 1016. It’s going back into commercial production for the first time in decades to meet the need for flour in the U.K. during the current pandemic. smithsonianmag.com/smart-new…
One-Thousand-Year-Old Mill Resumes Production to Supply Flour Amid Pandemic

One-Thousand-Year-Old Mill Resumes Production to Supply Flour Amid Pandemic

In April alone, the Sturminster Newton Mill ground more than one ton of wheat

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Most of America’s Fruit Is Now Imported. How this happened and what it says about the future of the country’s fresh food supply: nyti.ms/2GnGto3
Most of America’s Fruit Is Now Imported. Is That a Bad Thing? (Published 2018)

Most of America’s Fruit Is Now Imported. Is That a Bad Thing? (Published 2018)

As the country imports ever more of its fruits and vegetables, it’s time to examine the positive and negative effects on consumers and farmers.

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Plan a traditional Memorial Day picnic with a slice of history to go with it. americantable.org/2014/05/pl…
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Civil War Recipe: Hardtack (1861) americantable.org/2013/06/ci…
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1966: The Tunnel of Fudge cake takes 2nd place in Pillsbury Bake-off ... & kicks off the Bundt Cake craze. americantable.org/2016/01/re…
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Ella Brennan, 91 and still a hurricane force in New Orleans dining nyti.ms/2or43pJ
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Tunnel of Fudge Cake, a 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off runner up that brought bundt pans into American homes @AmericasTable americantable.org/2016/01/re…
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The Historic Problem With Hoppin' John by @mossr seriouseats.com/2014/12/sout…
The Historic Problem With Hoppin' John

The Historic Problem With Hoppin' John

For a long time, if offered a plate of collards and Hoppin' John on New Years, I would have been inclined to say, "keep the change," for I never understood why anyone made a fuss over a mushy mound...

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Starting the year with a classic Manhattan and smoked brisket, because it's 70 degrees and sunny in #ATX | @FreedmensBar
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All the very best to you and yours in the coming new year! #NYE2016
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And the most viewed post of 2016 is.... Hardtack! A favorite of Civil War reenactors and survivalists alike americantable.org/2013/06/ci…
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