The American Table

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

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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 : https://t.co/MmgWDP16XB #foodhistory #recipes

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Hershey's faces a lawsuit over heavy metals in its dark chocolate bars https://t.co/8Svoolid18

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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: https://t.co/pOJi965ex0

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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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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: https://t.co/K5VJMEC1by

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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: https://t.co/K5VJMEC1by

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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! https://t.co/774mASXPxY

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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. https://t.co/6CPpFNvQbg

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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: https://t.co/tCYheuiIdl

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Plan a traditional Memorial Day picnic with a slice of history to go with it. https://t.co/Cknssemzl9

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Civil War Recipe: Hardtack (1861) https://t.co/BitqRbjRTI

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1966: The Tunnel of Fudge cake takes 2nd place in Pillsbury Bake-off ... & kicks off the Bundt Cake craze. https://t.co/ATdTjl0JG1

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Ella Brennan, 91 and still a hurricane force in New Orleans dining https://t.co/JqWnYNM8kv

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Tunnel of Fudge Cake, a 1966 Pillsbury Bake-Off runner up that brought bundt pans into American homes @AmericasTable https://t.co/DC0HkM0CT2

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The Historic Problem With Hoppin' John by @mossr https://t.co/J0R6x3lUyD

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@CWWilliamCannon Pretty glorious!

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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