Being with a group of people and sharing a meal is good for your health—and it's not just about the food you eat. Research shows that eating with others correlates with greater well being. We explore Maine's longtime traditions tied to communal dining, from potlucks to bean suppers. Where can you partake of these shared meals—and what potluck etiquette do you need to know?
Panelists:
Micah Kaats, doctoral student in public policy, Harvard Kennedy School; research associate at the Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford; senior analyst at the Happiness Research Institute
Sandy Oliver, food historian; author of several books on food history; freelance writer
Karl Schatz, part of husband-wife team with Margaret Hathaway who co-founded, Community Plate, and co-authored two volumes of the Maine Community Cookbook; co-owners of Ten Apple Farm
VIP Callers:
Barry Atwood, helps organize the bean hole suppers at the United Church of Christ at North Gorham; video producer
Angel Jamison, member and one of the leaders of Sabino Hall in West Bath, where the community has been holding weekly summer potlucks for more than 100 years
Claudette Ndayininahaze, founder & executive director, In Her Presence
