Author Talk: A History of America in 11 Pies with author Rossi Anastopoulo

Sweet Land of Liberty a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join us for a delicious journey through American historyone slice at a time! Award‑winning food writer Rossi Anastopoulo explores how iconic pies reveal turning points in our nations story, from colonial kitchens to civil rights counters, and from mid‑century marketing to modern identity. Expect lively storytelling, surprising connections, and recipes youll want to try at home. What youll taste in the stories: Apple Pie:how a dessert became a national myth and shorthand for All‑American. Molasses Pie:sweetness built on bitter histories of sugar and slavery. Bean Pie:a slice of resistance, entrepreneurship, and community identity. Mock Apple Pie:though associated with theGreat Depression, this is actually Civil Waringenuity (yes, its made without apples) . Jell‑O Pie:mid‑century convenience and shifting gender roles. Sweet Potato Pie:heritag

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