indian pudding history

The Thanksgiving dessert Indian pudding was a favorite of Founding Father John Adams. – Photo credit: Canva

Culture, Joy

This easy and delicious Thanksgiving dessert was beloved by American colonists and is still made today

Emily Shiffer

11/24/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

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