"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."
— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project
“The principles that guide my life’s work are all rooted in the humanities. Through farming … we can share in a common experience.”
“The principles that guide my life’s work are all rooted in the humanities. Thr
ough farming, food and cooking we are brought into an understanding of what it means to be human and we can share in a common experience that connects everyone on the planet – young and old.”
-Alice Waters
Photo Credit: Amanda Marsalis
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