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press release: "400th Anniversary of Our First Thanksgiving,” presented by John Ota, author of “The Kitchen”

As part of the research for his book, The Kitchen, John Ota travelled to Plymouth, Massachusetts where he cooked a meal over an open fire with renown Pilgrim Foodways historian Kathleen Wall. On the 400th anniversary of the Harvest Celebration Feast involving the New England colonists and the Wampanoag native people, John will share his experiences of the culinary history, architecture, cooking methods and the dishes from the first Thanksgiving of 1621. John’s presentation will include over 100 visual images, 1621 recipes, as well as truths and misconceptions about this favorite holiday occasion. Yes, there was turkey - but it was not the main event!

John Ota is all about food, architecture, and history. John is the author of The Kitchen, the best-selling book about his journey through history in search of the perfect design. He has degrees from the University of Toronto and the Schools of Architecture at the University of British Columbia and Columbia University. John has worked in architecture offices in Toronto, New York and Vancouver. He has chaired the awards committee of the Ontario Association of Architects and served on the Toronto Historical Board. He is a member of the Culinary Historians of Canada.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/566674/the-kitchen-by-john-ota/

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