- A Bicentennial Meal for the Sestercentennial
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Four community cookbooks celebrating the bicentennial. As we approach our sestercentennial in 2026, what makes a meal from 1976?
- Bread and butter pickles for National Sandwich Day
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These bread and butter pickles are very easy to make in the fridge. They require no canning. They’re ready in three days. And they’re amazing.
- A Centennial Meal for the Sestercentennial
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How did Americans in 1876 celebrate the centennial culinarily? Some of their recipes are surprisingly modern, and some are unique flavors worthy of resurrecting.
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- Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
- “It is the policy of the United States, and a purpose of this order, to provide a grand celebration worthy of the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026.”