Who Were the Original Foodies? Beyond their legacy as revolutionaries and politicians; the Founding Fathers of America were first and foremost a group of farmers. Passionate about the land and the bounty it produced; their love of food and the art of eating created what would ultimately become America's diverse food culture. Like many of today's foodies; the Founding Fathers were ardent supporters of sustainable farming and ranching; exotic imported foods; brewing; distilling; and wine appreciation. Washington; Jefferson; and Franklin penned original recipes; encouraged local production of beer and wine; and shared their delight in food with friends and fellow politicians. In The Founding Foodies; food writer Dave DeWitt entertainingly describes how some of America's most famous colonial leaders not only established America's political destiny; but also revolutionized the very foods we eat. Features over thirty authentic colonial recipes; including: Thomas Jefferson's ice cream A recipe for beer by George Washington Martha Washington's fruitcake Medford rum punch Terrapin soup
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Finally. . .I Now Know Emmett Till; The PersonBy KiwesWe live in a world where there are two sides to every story! No matter how you slice it; everyone has different views and their own take on how something impacted them.What do you really know about Emmett Louis Till? He was a 14-year old teen from Chicago who went down to Mississippi and whistled at a white woman. That's the story I've heard all of my life; but one thing never occurred to me -- just who was Emmett Till? Most people in the African-American community tell the story the same; as if Emmett was some stupid smart eleck kid who thought he could bring his northern attitude down to the dirty south. I've heard about the horrific savage beating and murdering of Emmett. I saw the pictures heard the whispers throughout; never really knowing!If you thought you knew the real Emmett Till story--guess again! Who other than the person that gave Emmett life could know this story? Who other than the person who had the strength to forge on and change civil rights history in the making; other than a mother--Emmett's mother.Think you know the real story behind why Emmett was murdered? I guarantee you; the reader truly has no idea; but I tell you what; after you read Mrs. Mamie Till-Mobley's story--a story so shocking and horrifyingly gripping; you'll be left in awe!All this time I had been asking the wrong questions. I wanted to know why Emmett Till would whistle at a white woman back in the mid 50s in Mississippi? What I should have been asking is did he actually whistle at a white woman? Did anyone witness him whistling; and if so; why didn't someone kill him after the whistle left between his lips? Did things happen the way the media portrayed his murder? Welp; once again; who better to tell you the story than the one person who lived the nightmare -- Mrs. Mobley.My God; I have never; ever read a story so haunting in all of my life. I've read some of the most gruesome true-crime stories that you can possibly imagine; but they all seem to pale in comparison to what happened to a cute; having-the-rest-of-his-life-ahead-of-him -- Emmett; to go be with relatives down south to learn about where his mother was born and raised and to become one with mother earth; only to go back to Chicago in a pine box. Jesus!I finally learned who Emmett Louis Till was. He was a person before his murder happened. He wasn't just a teen who went down south and ended up dead. He was a human being with real feelings; real kid problems and just trying to grow up and become something--much like all of us have done to be the people we are. Unfortunately; fate wouldn't allow Emmett to ever have hopes or dreams. It wasn't in the cards for him. He will forever be an eternal 14 year old; but at least now I know the real story and I know Emmett. Thank you Mrs. Mobley for telling your story. Your son did not die in vain. I've received your message as you wanted readers to do. I got it! I get it! May you and Emmett rest in eternal peace!Outstanding read and great for Black History month or any month for that matter! You can't know strength unless you've walked a mile is Mrs. Mobley's shoes. If you think you're strong; you can't begin to know what courage is!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A painful look at American ignorance.By sherri fosdickThis is such a good book. A life on the right track ended by pure ignorant people. It's sad that there was no punishment for the crime of killing a black boy in Mississippi. Very sad even now. A book about a boy who brought so much joy to those around him and the mother who only wanted to tell his story. Mamie did so much in his memory as well as etch so much more in American history. This book makes you stop and think that not too long ago this was what was happening. I recommend this book to anyone. It should also be a reading assignment in schools everywhere. It makes you think and makes you appreciate what all these people did to help shape America. The land of the free.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book.By DebbieVery good book; very detailed; but it was very long. This books will make you happy and sad all at the same time.
