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Online Food and History Events in September (2024)

 

Daily Life in Tudor London
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:30 – 8:30 PM EDT
Smithsonian Associates, $30 Member/$35 Nonmember
The 16th century is one of the most fascinating periods of English history, and its vibrant center was the great city of London. During the Tudor dynasty the city on the Thames was filled with the bustling daily life of common people living in a rapidly changing city and world. Historian Cheryl White examines the panorama of ordinary life in London at the birth of early-modern England.

 

Food Without Borders: Caribbean Cuisine
Friday, September 6, 2024, 2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. PT FREE online event. AARP Membership not required.
Come along with AARP Pennsylvania and HUBUB, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people through language and food, on our latest culinary excursion across cultures. In this Food Without Borders class, discover the neighborhood eateries shaped by Puerto Rican and Cuban communities in Lancaster. We’ll explore the rich culinary traditions of these cultures, featuring dishes like Mofongo and classic meat and bean combinations. Learn about the deep-rooted influences that define Caribbean cuisine and how to bring these flavors into your kitchen.

My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories
September 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ET FREE Email to request a ZOOM link
Joan Nathan is the author of twelve cookbooks including her latest work, My Life in Recipes: Food, Family, and Memories. Her 2018 book, King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, won the IACP International Cookbook of the Year. That same year, the much-acclaimed Jewish Cooking in America, which in 1994 won both the James Beard Award and the IACP/Julia Child Cookbook of the Year Award, was named an IACP classic. From Culinary Historians of Washington, DC

Knead to Know: A History of Baking
Tuesday, September 10, 2024. 11am - 12:30pm MST. FREE
Dr Neil Buttery talks about the history of baking: bread, cakes, pies & puddings to mark the publication of his book 'Knead to Know'

Flatbread Culture
Wednesday, September 11, 2024. 8 - 8:45am MST, FREE
Learn how to preserve cultural food and knowledge with Prof. Vasilis Valdramis! By Science in the City Malta

Brasseries, Bistros and Bouillons
Sunday, September 15, 4 p.m. ET
Jim Chevallier, author of A History of the Food of Paris: From Roast Mammoth to Steak Frites
Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor

Thought for Food: Think Critically About Food, Nutrition and Ag (webinar)
Wednesday, September 18, 2024. 3:30 - 5pm MST
Some foods and farming practices are good for people and the planet, others are bad. Are you getting the whole story to know which is which? UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Sourdough Starter Class- What is it?
Wednesday, September 18 · 2 - 3pm MST, FREE
If you have ever wondered about baking with a sourdough starter – this Free Live Zoom Session is for you! (recording file will be shared), Vituperio - Artisan Breads & Studio

 

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Booklady Cooks First Pop-Up Cookbook and Kitchenware Store, Surprise, Arizona

We are so excited to announce our first pop-up cookbook and kitchenware store! We will be participating in Tacos and Tequilas Under the Stars by  Artisan Featured Events. We will feature some fun new and vintage kitchenware and cookbooks to make your next Taco Table an event to remember! We have curated a beautiful collection of cookbooks and books about food that highlight the foodways of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. Click here to see some of our offerings for Tacos and Tequila and click here to get your $5.00 entry tickets.

 

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National Sandwich Month!

Have you ever stopped to think about the genius of the sandwich? It's a culinary marvel that combines simplicity with endless possibilities. But where did this beloved food item come from? Let's take a bite out of the brief history of the sandwich. Check out our collection of books featuring some of the world's best sandwiches!

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A (Sampling of the) History of BBQ and Grilling in 10 Links

Check out some of these online sites all about cooking over an open fire. From Paleo humans, The Southern (US) Barbecue Trail, historic ads and videos, we've got a great sampling of Barbecue and Grilling history just for you!

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Online Food and History Events in August (2024)

There are still so many opportunities to jump online and join a live event from the comfort of your home - even wearing your pajamas! Most events are free, and a few have a small charge attached. Most require some kind of log in or registration. 

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Happy Birthday To Better Homes & Gardens

Growing up, there were two cookbooks that were always in my mom's kitchen: the red one with the lady (Betty Crocker) and the red plaid one (Better Homes & Garden). We used both all the time until I got my own Julia Child cookbook. We might have had a favorite cookie recipe in one and a delicious bread recipe in the other. It wasn't until I started collecting vintage cookbooks that I realized the Meridith Corporation had put out all these specialized books under the Better Homes and Garden brand.

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July is National Picnic Month

July is National Picnic Month! Keep reading to get some of our old and new cookbook selections. We also have some beautiful picnic bags and tableware.

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Online Food Events, July 2024

During the COVID Times, I got hooked on attending online lectures, cooking classes, and seminars. Even now, I still love tuning into these events from the comfort of my own home. Sometimes I'll make a themed snack or cook along with the chef on my computer screen. It's a great way to feel like I'm getting out and about, even when I'm just lounging in my yoga pants.

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Summertime and the living is easy

Hey there, bookworms, foodies and history lovers!

Summer is in full swing and it's time to enjoy the outdoors. As a kid, summer meant freedom from school and homework, but it also brought the brutal Phoenix heat. But even with the heat, I have fond memories of summer filled with the sound of cicadas, the ice cream truck, the crack of a bat hitting a softball, and the splash of the pool. I can still smell the chlorine and the burgers grilling in our yard or a neighbor's. We used to stay up late playing kick in the can in the streets and swim in the warm water in the evenings.

Whether you're planning a picnic at home or taking it on the road, I've got some great resources for you at BookladyCooks.com. Click here to check out our collection of summer cookbooks and gear to help you make memories and create stories of your own.

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