Culinary Historians member Libbet Richter
will interview team members:
Jonathan Boyer, Isabel Carpenter, McLaurin Files, and Janet Russo
Birth of a Cookbook in Classic Chicago Magazine
Podcast
During the first summer of COVID-19, the Women of St. Chrysostom’s (WOSC), a fellowship group at an Episcopal church on Chicago’s north side, talked about ways to connect and build community. Creating a cookbook was decided to be the ideal pursuit. Continue reading
Join Us on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM via Zoom!
Dr. Gina Louise Hunter doesn’t see “creepy-crawlies” when she looks at insects. She sees potential.
“An estimated 2 billion people worldwide regularly consume insects. They are considered a culinary staple across many cultures,” said Hunter. Continue reading
These presentations were made at the Illinois History Conference at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in October, 2021. Since this is ongoing research, there will be additional information learned after this event. Continue reading
‘My Dear Miss Eddington’: Reader Letters and
Early Twentieth Century Food Media