Many of us probably have family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. These recipes, which have transcended time, are a reminder of how elders in our family tree continue to have lasting influences on our lives, even and especially in a time of isolation. This week, we dedicate our stories to elders, grandparents and family members who came before us. First, we follow a food delivery program for elders on a rural island in Maine as they bridge the distance to build community. Then we take a seat at the table to learn how retirement home residents are rejoicing in the simple act of dining together. We journey to Georgia, where a farmer is continuing a century-long family legacy and we dive into the various ways food is used to remember ancestors around the world.
Many of us probably have family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. These recipes, which have transcended time, are a reminder of how elders in our family tree continue to have lasting influences on our lives, even and especially in a time of isolation.
This week, we dedicate our stories to elders, grandparents and family members who came before us. First, we follow a food delivery program for elders on a rural island in Maine as they bridge the distance to build community. Then we take a seat at the table to learn how retirement home residents are rejoicing in the simple act of dining together. We journey to Georgia, where a farmer is continuing a century-long family legacy and we dive into the various ways food is used to remember ancestors around the world.
Further Reading and Listening:
Check out Robyn Grant’s research and work with The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care here.
You heard a clip from Episode 1 of Jupiter’s Almanac. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.(Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS).
You can pre-order Matthew Raiford’s book Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer here.
Learn more from Dying to Eat: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Food, Death, and the Afterlife
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