Dualchas: Tracing the Legacies of Culinary Contributions from Scotland to Appalachia
Thursday, November 05, 2026 | Virtual Event
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
You’re invited to join author Ashli Stokes
for an engaging Zoom lecture.
Get ready for a captivating journey across oceans, centuries, and tables with author Ashli Stokes on November 5 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time for a lively Zoom lecture, “Dualchas: Tracing the Legacies of Culinary Contributions from Scotland to Appalachia.”
Rooted in Scots-Gaelic, dualchas evokes tradition, heritage, culture, and character, and in this exciting presentation, Dr. Stokes will bring that idea to life through the surprising story of three powerful grains: oats, corn, and barley. From Scotland to Appalachia, these everyday ingredients helped shape meals, memories, identities, and traditions that still flavor the region today.
This is more than a story about food. It is a vivid look at resilience, migration, place, and the living power of cultural memory. Drawing from her book, Hungry Roots: How Food Communicates Appalachia’s Search for Resilience, especially the chapter “Dualchas, Connection, and Food Migration in Appalachia’s Culinary Tradition,” Dr. Stokes will transform fieldwork from Scotland and Appalachia into a fascinating exploration of three unforgettable food examples. Along the way, she will show how migration reshaped heritage, fueled culinary tourism, strengthened the bond between people and place, and gave new depth to the meaning of dualchas.
Don’t miss this engaging event that connects Scotland and Appalachia through the flavors, stories, and traditions that have endured for generations. Reserve your spot today and discover how oats, corn, and barley helped carry heritage across the Atlantic and into the heart of Appalachia and possibly your own home. Register with the House of Burnett!