45: Blast from the Past: Thanksgiving Celebrations Through the Decades

Join us as we explore what was on the table during the 1930's Depression Era, when creativity and resourcefulness were keys to kitchend success. Lisa shares insights from old newspaper archives, revealing some surprising Thanksgiving dishes from across the country. 

Ever wondered what Thanksgiving dinner looked like in the South in the 1930s? Or how old family recipes were passed down? 

Tune in to hear our interesting finds and learn how the flavors of the past shaped today’s traditions!

Keep exploring with these resources mentioned in this episode:

• The newspaper pages talked about in the episode:
  • The Press Democrat – Fri, Nov 21, 1930 ·Page 10 (Santa Rosa, CA)
  • The Chronicle, 1939 (Scottsburg, IN)
  • Hickory Daily Record – 1935
• ChroniclingAmerica.gov
• Newspapers.com
• FamilySearch.org
• Ancestry.com
• Find My Past
• Homemade gravy (the way Ashley’s grandpa used to make it)

See the show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/45

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• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

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