I had nothing to do with the lesson on food at Hull House today. Really, it came as a surprise – albeit a happy one. That said, here are a couple of resources for you. First, a 60 minutes interview with Alice Waters that actually made my wife cry she was so happy to see such things said on TV:
A short article called “Can a Turkey Be a Historical Artifact?” by a really great historian who blogs often at a Chicago Panera.
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Paul // June 12, 2009 at 10:07 am
Have you ever eaten a Narragansett Turkey? Where would I find one?
pkquinn // June 18, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Since I teach economics and history, I love the connection between free enterprise and the Narragansett Turkey in your article. I think just about anything can become a historical artifact. Did you see the piece of toast at the Wisconsin History Museum.
About finding a Narragansett Turkey-Try Whole Foods in Colorado Springs. If they don’t have one they can order one.
marksims // June 20, 2009 at 1:56 pm
try this
http://www.marysturkeys.com/turkeyheritage.html