Every year many Americans gather around a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on the fourth Thursday of November. But how did these “traditional” foods end up on the table? Are they reflective of the supposed “First Thanksgiving” of 1621? And when did dishes like candied yams, green bean casserole, and ambrosia enter the scene?

Expect a brief overview of the true story of Thanksgiving and then dive deep into the origins and evolution of the most popular dishes associated with this holiday. Learn something new and get some tasty morsels of information and insights about culinary traditions to share around the Thanksgiving table this year.

Participants will also receive historic and modern recipes to try out at home.

This special event takes place at Reverie Coffee House in Brunswick.

4:00-4:30 pm: Grab a beverage and socialize
4:30-5:30 pm: Sit back and learn about the history of Thanksgiving foods!

$25 per person via venmo @maya-rook or card when you pay online. Please pay in advance to secure your spot. Your registration includes a drink ticket for one free beverage from a special menu at Reverie Coffee House. Pastries available for purchase.

Space is limited. Please register in advance here.

Meet Your Teacher:

Maya Rook is a cultural historian, college educator, and yoga instructor. Not only the creator of Firefly Studio, Maya also holds an MA in American Cultural History and teaches history with Southern New Hampshire University. In her public history talks, she loves to explore a range of popular and obscure historical topics. Participants have described Maya’s approach as welcoming, vibrant, creative, playful, humorous, delightful, informative, and fun. After attending a session with Maya, you will walk away with new knowledge, a deeper connection to yourself and others, and some fresh perspective in how you view the world around you.