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If you are a Key Ingredients host looking for exhibition resources, click here. Summary Curated by Charley Camp, Key Ingredients:
America by Food explores the connections between Americans and
the foods they produce, prepare, preserve, and present at table
– a provocative and thoughtful look at the historical, regional,
and socialtraditions that merge in
everyday meals and celebrations. It is the newest exhibition of
Museum on Main Street, a partnership of the Smithsonian Institution
and state humanities councils in service to museums and citizens
of rural America. Through a selection of artifacts, photographs,
and illustrations, Key Ingredients examines the evolution
of the American kitchen and how food industries have responded to
the technological innovations that have enabled Americans to choose
an ever-wider variety of frozen, prepared, and fresh foods. Key
Ingredients also looks beyond the home to restaurants, diners,
and celebrations that help build a sense of community through food.
The exhibition offers a multitude of opportunities for hosting organizations
to link their own collections and local food specialties to the
panoramic story Don't forget to check out the exhibition website at www.keyingredients.org!
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day
in day out without giving a second thought to consider the wealth
of history and culture that shapes our dining habits and taste preferences.
Our recipes, menus, ceremonies, and etiquette are directly shaped
by our country’s rich immigrant experience, the history and
innovations of food preparation technology, and the ever-changing
availability of key ingredients.
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in the exhibition. Key Ingredients addresses farming, table
manners, history, markets, and kitchen gadgets in a lively presentation
that stimulates comparisons of back then and right now, over there
and right here. The exhibition will engage audiences everywhere,
creating conversations and inspiring community recollection and
celebration.|
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