A Journey to America’s Past -- 美国怀旧之旅（二）

A Journey to America’s Past （2/2）

November 28, 2006

A Pilgrim-style dinner

        In fall, you can enjoy a harvest dinner very similar to the First Thanksgiving. You’ll dine Pilgrim style—with your hands. You’ll find no pepper on the table. This expensive spice was used only sparingly in cooking. You’ll find no last-course “dessert,” either. At the time, people ate sweet dishes right along with the meal.

        Cranberries were on the menu then and still are today. A short distance from Plimoth, you can visit Cranberry World. At this unique museum, you’ll see how cranberries are harvested and can taste different cranberry products.

        Of course, the First Thanksgiving included not only the Pilgrims, but also their Wampanoag guests. Who were the Wampanoag? To find out, explore a re-created Wampanoag home site, just a short walk from Plimoth. Step into the Native American home and enter a different world. Native Americans dressed in 17th century Wampanoag outfits describe how their people live 400 years ago. Outside, you can help make a traditional boat or learn about native plant remedies.

        Much in Massachusetts has changed since the 17th century. But in Plimoth, the past lives on.


Word bank
Dine (v) 进餐
At Sarah’s birthday dinner, guests dined on steak and salmon.

Sparingly (adv) 节省地；有节制地
Eat sugar sparingly. It’s not very good for you.

Outfit (n) 服装
Kelly bought a new outfit to wear on her first day at work.

Remedy (n) 疗法
Mrs. Gilmore’s cold remedy really works! My cold lasted only three days.