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EleanorR

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5. it also changed how americans cooked and seasoned foods

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2025, 07:36 PM

Jun 25

I found this thread interesting.

Americans put sugar in all kinds of dishes that donâ€™t require it. And one of the main reasons for this national aberration is â€¦ Prohibition. ðŸ§µ
— Sarah Churchwell (@sarahchurchwell.bsky.social) 2025-05-25T07:18:06.052Z

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How did prohibition change American society? The following is from the National Archives. [View all] efhmc Jun 25 OP

Watch the Ken Burns film on it Oeditpus Rex Jun 25 #1

Of course he does. Where can I find it? Please. When I see my ancestors I think I can sadly see the results. efhmc Jun 25 #2

Guess I didn't save my edit Oeditpus Rex Jun 25 #3

I have passport. Thanks again. efhmc Jun 25 #4

it also changed how americans cooked and seasoned foods EleanorR Jun 25 #5

That is very interesting. My mom said she had to learn to cook country for my Texas dad. efhmc Jun 25 #6

Thanks to Julia, we seem to have gone back to alcohol. efhmc Jun 25 #7