The leaves are continuing to fall, the pumpkins are still around, and the thoughts are moving slowly from Halloween that just went by to Thanksgiving day that is fast approaching. Halloween is celebrated as the Day of the Dead, and Thanksgiving reflects on what we are thankful for. But, how do people remember the dead? Recently, I read a blog post by a food historian and scholar about dining with the dead1, and upon writing a comment, I started to think about my own experiences.
