The Influence of the Gilded Age on American Culinary Traditions
Words: 960 2292The Gilded Age, roughly spanning from the 1870s to the early 1900s, is often remembered for its industrial boom and the opulence of America's elite. However, beyond the railroads, skyscrapers, and mansions, this era also significantly shaped American culinary traditions. This period, marked by rapid technological advancements and vast social changes, also saw the evolution of American cuisine into a more diverse and sophisticated domain. As industries flourished and cities expanded, the Gilded Age brought an influx of immigrants to […]