The rich and complicated history of Thanksgiving is just one of a few things to consider when many of us sit down to dinner one week from now. On today’s show, we discussed the history of Thanksgiving foodways, or culinary traditions, and how to host a potential Thanksgiving meal that honors your own family’s heritage with the holiday’s rich history. We also delved into the history of plant-based eating and adapting your favorite recipes to suit varying dietary habits.
Tonight at 7:00 on the “Evening Concert” on FM 90.9 we pre-empt “Collectors’ Corner with Henry Fogel” to bring you a Thanksgiving Holiday special: “Giving Thanks: A Celebration of Fall, Food, and Gratitude”. You’ll hear classical music and poems related to the Holiday.
This week on the “Evening Concert” on FM 90.9 you’ll hear Strauss’ “1st Horn Concerto” from New York, Mozart’s “25th Symphony” from Chicago, Sibelius’ “2nd Symphony” from Cleveland, a Thanksgiving Special then Sunday a piano trio by Haydn and Beethoven’s “Harp” Quartet from Lincoln Center and an episode of “Early Music Now”.
The holiday season is officially upon us, and so are its classic dishes. For some home cooks who are vegan or vegetarian, Thanksgiving can be a time to flex their culinary creativity, and make the well-loved new.
Millions of people are getting ready for a big get together with loved ones. We’ll hear from two Illinois psychologists on how to keep the peace, and perhaps, even have a good time. Plus, Thanksgiving is one of America’s oldest holidays. But its history is pretty complicated. So how should we be teaching it in 2019? And, we’ll dive into your opinions about Thanksgiving food. Everything from how to make the best turkey, what pie to serve... and yes, whether cranberry sauce is really a good idea.
