Dining in the Dawn of a Nation: Food & Society in the Federal Era

Join us for an engaging exploration of how food shaped the lives, culture, and economy of early Americans during the Federal Era.  We will delve into the ingredients that defined the period -spices, fruits, grains, salt pork and beef to name a few- and uncover the stories behind the recipes.  By looking at the meals people ate, we’ll discover how food reflected their beliefs, influenced their daily lives, and impacted the growth of the nation. Through a blend of history and culinary insights, we’ll work toward a rich understanding of how the table helped build a nation.

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CherylAnne Amendola has been teaching American and World History for the last 17 years. . She graduated from Montclair State University with a B.A. in Political Science and from Teachers College, Columbia University with an M.A. in Social Studies Education, and an M.A. in American History from Pace University in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. She was named 2017 New Jersey History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute for American History and was named 2023 Middle Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council of the Social Studies. CherylAnne published her first book in November 2019 entitled “On the Backs of the Enslaved” and is the host of the Teaching History Her Way Podcast.