{"id":2267,"date":"2015-09-24T03:07:56","date_gmt":"2015-09-24T03:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diningtraveler.com\/?p=2267"},"modified":"2015-09-25T00:24:23","modified_gmt":"2015-09-25T00:24:23","slug":"museum-of-american-history-food-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diningtraveler.com\/2015\/09\/museum-of-american-history-food-history.html","title":{"rendered":"Museum of American History Food History"},"content":{"rendered":"
Editor’s note: \u00a0Ana, our Dining Traveler DC Events contributor had the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the Museum of American History Food History After Hour<\/a> series\u00a0on the American Kitchen. \u00a0Sadly enough, I was traveling during these events, however, Ana had the chance to attend two of the events this summer leading to the Smithsonian Food History Weekend beginning October 22nd. \u00a0I have discussed on the blog why american food<\/a> is so important to me and I am very excited that there’s a whole series at the\u00a0Museum of American History dedicated to the subject! \u00a0About Ana’s experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you are a local or a visitor to the Nation’s Capital,\u00a0\u00a0you\u2019ll find a wide variety of restaurants (see some of Dining Traveler DC picks here<\/a>). Some of\u00a0the best chefs experiment with the influences from far flung places to create\u00a0dishes for the American kitchen. \u00a0Julia Child, the legendary American Chef\u00a0transformed French cuisine for the American palate. \u00a0Her culinary skills can still be\u00a0followed through her books and videos. However, if you want to get a tangible feel of her legacy, you\u00a0might want to head to the Museum of American History Food History exhibition to see Child\u2019s original kitchen\u00a0in display. \u00a0She had so many kitchen tools and gadgets, some of which do not exist\u00a0anymore. \u00a0Julia Child\u2019s display symbolizes innovation and the cultural shift in the creation and experience of food.<\/p>\n The Museum of American History Food History exhibition\u00a0has a wing dedicated to the subject, encouraging\u00a0visitors to explore what influenced innovation and transformation of the\u00a0American kitchen. \u00a0Fall has just arrived and the museum\u00a0will host the Smithsonian Food History Weekend in October and it is a great\u00a0opportunity to attend lectures from culinary leaders, culinary demonstrations and\u00a0opportunities for hands-on learning, as well as tastings and explore the museum\u2019s\u00a0innovation wing. If\u00a0you feel like having some beer, head to the Brewing\u00a0Innovation at the museum\u2019s After Hours at the Food History Weekend.<\/p>\n In her last book, \u201cMy life in France\u201d, Julia Child wrote \u201cAnd thinking back on it now\u00a0reminds me that the pleasures of the table, and of life, are infinite\u00a0\u2013 toujours bon\u00a0app\u00e9tit!”. \u00a0Come to be inspired at the Smithsonian Food History Weekend, Thursday\u00a0Oct. 22 to Saturday Oct. 24.<\/p>\n Food History Roundables<\/a>\u00a0 -Friday, Oct 23 Free Registration (I’ll be there! )<\/p>\n Food History Festival<\/a> – \u00a0Saturday, Oct. 24 Free Admission<\/p>\n<\/a>
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