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Giving Thanks : Thanksgiving Recipes and History, from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie by The Plimoth Plantation, Sandra L. Oliver and Kathleen Curtin (2005, Hardcover)

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Publisher: Clarkson Potter Nov 10 2005. Curtin, Kathleen, Oliver, Sandra L., The Plimoth Plantation.

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1400080576
ISBN-13
9781400080571
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43829188

Product Key Features

Book Title
Giving Thanks : Thanksgiving Recipes and History, from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Holiday, United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), Regional & Ethnic / American / New England, History, Customs & Traditions, Holidays (Non-Religious)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Cooking, Social Science, History
Author
The Plimoth Plantation, Sandra L. Oliver, Kathleen Curtin
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
26.2 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-024373
Reviews
..." after years of research, culinary historian Kathleen Curtin ... sets the record straight about what was really eaten on the shores of Plymouth, Mass., in 1621. This engrossing new cookbook traces the history and evolution of Thanksgiving across four centuries and includes more than 80 recipes, each of which tells a story." --"Christian Science Monitor" ..." a charming and informative book ..." --"Newsday """Giving Thanks" ...is a treasure trove of holiday lore, images and recipes that will be cherished year after year when Thanksgiving rolls around ... this book by Plimoth Plantation food historian Kathleen Curtin and "Food History News" publisher Sandra L. Oliver is not only the definitive Thanksgiving cookbook, it is a detailed and fascinating account of the origins and meaning of the quintessential American holiday."--About.com, "â€¦ after years of research, culinary historian Kathleen Curtin â€¦ sets the record straight about what was really eaten on the shores of Plymouth, Mass., in 1621. This engrossing new cookbook traces the history and evolution of Thanksgiving across four centuries and includes more than 80 recipes, each of which tells a story." -Christian Science Monitor "â€¦ a charming and informative book â€¦" -Newsday "Giving Thanks â€¦is a treasure trove of holiday lore, images and recipes that will be cherished year after year when Thanksgiving rolls around â€¦ this book by Plimoth Plantation food historian Kathleen Curtin and Food History News publisher Sandra L. Oliver is not only the definitive Thanksgiving cookbook, it is a detailed and fascinating account of the origins and meaning of the quintessential American holiday."-About.com, "â€¦ after years of research, culinary historian Kathleen Curtin â€¦ sets the record straight about what was really eaten on the shores of Plymouth, Mass., in 1621. This engrossing new cookbook traces the history and evolution of Thanksgiving across four centuries and includes more than 80 recipes, each of which tells a story." -Christian Science Monitor "â€¦ a charming and informative book â€¦" -Newsday "Giving Thanksâ€¦is a treasure trove of holiday lore, images and recipes that will be cherished year after year when Thanksgiving rolls around â€¦ this book by Plimoth Plantation food historian Kathleen Curtin andFood History Newspublisher Sandra L. Oliver is not only the definitive Thanksgiving cookbook, it is a detailed and fascinating account of the origins and meaning of the quintessential American holiday."-About.com
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
394.2649
Synopsis
Thanksgiving specialists Curtin and Oliver trace the fascinating history of the holiday, from the "real" story of the first Thanksgiving to 21st-century traditions. Includes recipes, photos from The Plimoth Plantation living history museum, and illustrations., A Delicious Exploration of the Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday, with 97 percent of Americans eating turkey on that day. But beyond the bird, the menu is as varied as the cultures of the nation's melting pot--and every recipe tells a story. "Giving Thanks" explores the delicious, fascinating history of Thanksgiving, complete with trivia, recipes, and an amazing collection of archival imagery of the holiday's history. Perfect for parents, kids, teachers, history buffs, and of course Thanksgiving cooks, "Giving Thanks" is a true keepsake cookbook, meant to be shared and enjoyed year after year. Thanksgiving specialists Kathleen Curtin and Sandra L. Oliver and the world-famous Plimoth Plantation trace the colorful history of the holiday, from the story of "The First Thanksgiving" to twenty-first-century customs. Then the real fun begins--a delicious assortment of more than eighty recipes, from appetizers to desserts, old-fashioned mincemeat pies to modern pumpkin cheesecake, generously seasoned with plenty of fascinating trivia. "Giving Thanks" shows that there's definitely more to Thanksgiving cookery than sage stuffing and pumpkin pie, highlighting favorites from throughout the holiday's history and from an incredible variety of cultures. Recipes include five different ways to prepare turkey, from Classic New England to Indian and Cuban; Oyster Stew and Pomegranate and Persimmon Salad; Creamed Onions and Corn Pudding; and pies galore, from Cranberry Pear to Texas Buttermilk. Filled with a vibrant, fascinating collection of Thanksgiving photographs and illustrations from Plimoth Plantation's unparalleled archives, "Giving Thanks"brings the history of Thanksgiving to life in an incredibly delicious way., Thanksgiving specialists Curtin and Oliver trace the fascinating history of the holiday, from the real story of the first Thanksgiving to 21st-century traditions. Includes recipes, photos from The Plimoth Plantation living history museum, and illustrations.
LC Classification Number
F7.G585 2005