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
Chicago’s Bold BBQ History
Presented by
Jared Leonard
Pit professor, Rub BBQ, Chicago
Come on down to our tasty talk to hear one of Chicago’s rising pit masters give us the skinny on ribs. Jared Leonard will regale us with his rub on different aspects of BBQ history: its historical significance to American culture, its regional differences, and how BBQ has evolved in our toddlin’ town over the past 100 years. Continue reading
Presented by
Sherri Brooks Vinton
“May God bless whoever invented canning.”
Come join us and learn how canning got its start and changed civilization and the culinary world forever. Our speaker will tell us a tale of preservation heritage and share a number of tips on modern home canning that she offers in her new book, Put ‘em Up! Fruit. Continue reading