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Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving Recipes and History, from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Sandra L. Oliver (Author), The Plimoth Plantation (Author)

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Curtin and Oliver trace the history of America's favorite day of food and football, from the earliest Puritan celebrations of thanksgiving to Lincoln's declaration of a national holiday in 1863 to the Macy's parade. Alas, the book fails to shake the cold whiff of a museum brochure; the narrative section's tone is about as energetic as an encyclopedia entry. Happily, more than half the book is devoted to recipes, and Curtin (Plimoth Plantation's food historian) and Oliver (publisher of Food History News) come to life as they explore the social history of food, past and present. More than 80 recipes are drawn from different eras, regions and traditions—from Indian pudding to flan, from traditional roast turkey to Cuban turkey "rellenos con moros," with a couple of gelatin salads—"Golden Glow" and "Cranberry"—certain to evoke baby-boomer nostalgia. Instructions are family-friendly and accessible, augmented by history and anecdote. The genuine historical engravings and illustrations are a treat, but the photographs of contemporary re-enactors of Native Americans and colonists strike a false note. Ultimately, the book works better as a souvenir of a visit to the Plimoth Plantation than it does as a stand-alone volume. (Oct. 11)
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"… 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

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Product Details

Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Clarkson Potter (October 11, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1400080576
ISBN-13: 978-1400080571
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Giving Thanks for "Giving Thanks"., October 15, 2005

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This is a fun book. The book has great trivia and history, and a great variety of the old traditional recipes. But along with that, are the recipes created by the different cultures of our "Melting Pot", who adapted their own wonderful tastes and flavors to their Thanksgiving celebration. This year, my family is going use only recipes in this cookbook to make a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE!!, October 18, 2005

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A fantastic book to read! The recipes we tried were outstanding-easy to read directions & the history behind each dish was a treat to read. I am looking forward to using these recipes at our Thanksgiving this year.

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As someone who loves to cook and is fascinated by early american history, I was extremely pleased by the content of this book. It is not merely a cookbook but a history book as well. This book can be enjoyed by children and adults equally.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
It's a history book and a cookbook all in one. The biggest selling point for me is the accuracy of the recipes. Read more

Published 24 months ago by jazzymom

5.0 out of 5 stars Giving Thanks. A book to have and a book to give!
Wonderful! Curtin and Oliver put together a unique collection of exquisite and easy to follow recipes. Read more

Published on October 29, 2005 by D. Gianolio

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming and delicious!
I loved "Giving Thanks". It is not only a comprehensive history of Thanksgiving and collection of everyone's favorite recipes (and then some), it is also a beautifully written... Read more

Published on October 13, 2005 by WordWitch

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Doesn't LOVE Thanksgiving?
The Massachusetts Plimoth Plantation, a historical recreation of Plymouth in the time of the early pilgrims, has always been the definitive source on American Thanksgiving history... Read more

Published on October 12, 2005 by Three Guys from Miami

5.0 out of 5 stars Recipes Galore!
This book is full of wonderful recipes for down home cooking! The details about the history and heritage in the book our wonderfully detailed as well. Read more

Published on October 12, 2005 by Baroness

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