Tagged: Humanities Grant Segments

By Joe Donahue

Hyde Park, NY – Food history and culture expert Beth Forrest will provide a historical overview of American foodways and culinary practices, including food preparation and dining rituals.

By Joe Donahue

Albany, NY – Author Michael Stern discusses his unique examination of popular American culture through the lens of what, how, and where people eat.

By Joe Donahue

Albany, NY – Chef, author, and the proprietor of Chez Panisse, Alice Waters, discusses the fast food phenomenon and how modern lifestyles have shifted many Americans away from customary "slow food," resulting in fewer home-cooked meals using fresh and seasonal ingredients.

By Joe Donahue

Albany, NY – Celebrated journalist and author Michael Pollan discusses the evolution of the Western diet and the current impact of America's reliance on industrialized food sources.

By Joe Donahue and Sarah LaDuke

New York, New York – Joe and Sarah speak with Wylie Dufresne about the import of visual appeal in food preparation.
See pictures from our visit to wd~50.