Every year Americans gather around a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on the fourth Thursday of November. But how did these "traditional" foods end up on the table? Are they reflective of the supposed First Thanksgiving of 1621? And when did dishes like candied yams, green bean casserole, and ambrosia enter the scene?

Join us in an exploration of the culinary origins of Thanksgiving and discover the history of the most popular dishes of this food-centered holiday. Learn something new and get some tasty morsels of information and insights about our traditions to share around the Thanksgiving table this year.

Participants will also receive historic and modern recipes to try out at home. 

About the presenter: Maya Rook is the mind and heart behind Illusory Time. Trained as a cultural historian, experienced as an educator, and certified as a yoga and meditation teacher, Maya seeks to dissolve conventional boundaries of the past, present, and future, as well as the self and other. Throughout her offerings she blends critical insight with humor and empathy.

Interpreting: Given 48 hours notice, HPL has the ability to offer ASL Interpreting services for this event. Please contact Sarah Dennison at sarah.dennison@libraryweb.org to make a request.

This event will take place on Zoom - registration is required so that a Zoom link can be sent before the program.