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A Glimpse into 1776: Food, Class, and Legacy in Annapolis
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a look back at 1776 reveals how food defined social class, with the wealthy emulating European cuisine and the enslaved contributing to the foundation of American cooking, as seen through historic sites in Annapolis.
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, a look back at 1776 reveals how food defined social class, with the wealthy emulating European cuisine and the enslaved contributing to the foundation of American cooking, as seen through historic sites in Annapolis.
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