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The Art of Food Writing - Winter Words 2020-2021

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Explore the intersection of food, culture, and history in this illuminating panel discussion featuring culinary luminaries Padma Lakshmi, Ronni Lundy, and Toni Tipton-Martin. Moderated by Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Dawn Davis, delve into how food writing provides a visceral connection to home and place. Discover the diverse culinary traditions of the Appalachian Mountains, journey through archives, and examine the impact of childhood landscapes on culinary perspectives. Gain insights into cookbook writing styles, the farm-to-table movement, and the challenges of self-publishing. Learn how these accomplished authors use their craft to build community, preserve cultural heritage, and share stories through recipes spanning from African American cuisine to hillbilly diaspora traditions.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Diversity of the Appalachian Mountains
Traveling in Archives
The Work
Childhood
View Park
Landscape of Childhood
Cookbooks
Writing Style
Tacos
Selfpublishing
Farm to Table

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The Aspen Institute

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