Presented by,
Adrian Miller, author, attorney
What gives soul food its soul? Join for sweet and savory talk on the history of soul food with Adrian Miller, author of the recently published Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time. He describes his book as “a love letter to African American cooks.” Continue reading
Crete: The Roots of the Mediterranean Diet
Presented by
Nikki Rose
Join us for an intriguing glimpse into Crete’s culinary heritage. The concepts of the Mediterranean Diet originated in Crete. Chef Rose, founder of the award-winning Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries Eco-Agritourism Network, demonstrates that Cretan cuisine is not just a diet, but is a way of life that has much to offer in our ongoing pursuit of healthy and sustainable approaches to eating. Chef Rose shares strategies for applying the celebrated concepts of Cretan cuisine wherever we live. She will share highlights of her work during this presentation. Continue reading
Presented by
Documentarian Jan Thompson
Come join us as Emmy-award-winning documentarian Jan Thompson talks about her recently released film, “NEVER THE SAME: The Prisoner of War Experience.” Learn how American prisoners of Imperial Japan during World War II created and collected recipes as one diversion during their brutal captivity. Continue reading
Recollections by Chef Sanford D’Amato
It’s hard to believe, but before The Food Network, being a chef in America was often considered to be a last choice when one could just not make it in any other profession. Come join us as Chef Sanford (“Sandy”) D’Amato tells us personal anecdotes and gives readings from his memoir/recipe book “Good Stock” about the state of the American culinary profession in the late 60s and early 70s. Continue reading
Chicago’s Crusty History
Presented by
Paula Haney, Chef/Owner
We’re going to be rolling in dough as one of Chicago’s most renowned pie mavens gives us a hearty slice of Chicago’s sweet and savory pie history.
But wait, there’s more! Our pie mistress will also delve into the myriad pies of ancient times. She’ll then dish out her perspective on modern American versus British pie, and talk about the decline of pie companies and the rise of her tiny pie shop on West Chicago Avenue. Continue reading