Smithsonian Event: The American Table-10 Cookbooks that shaped a nation ENCORE!

Join us for the fifth program in the Smithsonian series, Taste of the Times. This series is made possible by the Smithsonian Rural Library initiative. Cookbooks have been part of American life since the nation's earliest days. A select few have transformed the way Americans cook, eat, and think about food. Cultural historian Leslie Goddard explores 10 landmark cookbooks that helped shape the nation's culinary identity. Goddard journeys through the pages of some of America's most influential cookbooks and uncovers what they reveal about the evolution of American food culture. Please bring a recipe for the recipe swap!