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Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon
Cindy Ott is an associate professor of American studies at St. Louis University. In her book, Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon , she provides a fascinating lens for the cultural, social and economic history of the pumpkin, from early domestication to American glorification and its present popularity as spiced latte flavoring.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readCindy Ott is an associate professor of American studies at St. Louis University. In her book, Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon, she provides a fascinating lens for the cultural, social and economic history of the pumpkin, from early domestication to American glorification and its present popularity as spiced latte flavoring.
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1 of 6Pumpkin Spice; LA's Best Carne Asada; Craft Beer Buyouts- 0:00Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American IconYou’re reading this
- 9:45Live Fire Cooking and No Tips at Camino
- 25:11The Best Carne Asada in Los Angeles
- 33:27Why Big Beer Is Buying Up Craft Breweries
- 42:53Market Report
- 49:16Talking Shop with One of California's Last Remaining Silversmiths