The Culinary Distortion
The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
The argument of a having a "traditional" Thanksgiving Dinner with foods such as mashed potatoes, flavorful stuffing, and comforting green bean casserole over natural food options is a popular notion. Yet, this seemingly familiar tableau may just be a culinary illusion. Asserting that these dishes represent the authentic traditions of Thanksgiving is not as straightforward as it may seem. To truly understand the roots of this feast, one must know the true story of how Thanksgiving came to be.
Propelled by their pursuit of spiritual liberty, the Europeans ventured into uncharted territories, ultimately settling on the Wampanoag tribe’s land. This adventure, however took a terrible turn, and experiences, such as homelessness, abuse, unlawfulness, hostility, starvation, dehydration, and malnutrition all began to take root. Hence, nutrition and food insecurity evolved in a place where it was least expected.
Program Related Guides
Our guides help you understand how we make these foods and how implementing compassionate practices, such as being grateful, forgiving contribute to lifestyle recovery.
Holiday Meal Cookbooks
Cooking Resources
Holiday Printables
