Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here's what was on the table

When the United States was founded, your place at the table literally defined your place in society. According to NPR, Americans' diets ranged from Parmesan ice cream for the wealthy to terrapin and more humble fare for those lower on the social ladder. What you ate wasn't just food—it was a declaration of status.

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