Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine

Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine 

Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00 p.m.

An engaging illustrated lecture, this program explores how a diverse nation came to share a common  culinary language. Through forgotten recipes and vivid storytelling, culinary historian Sarah Lohman  reveals how eight influential ingredients quietly transformed the way Americans cook and eat. Blending  cultural history with original research, Lohman traces each flavor from its earliest appearance in  American kitchens to its impact today, introducing memorable figures and moments along the way.

Sarah Lohman is the author of the bestselling books Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine and Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods. A nationally recognized culinary historian, she uses  food history to tell the stories of diverse Americans. Her work has been featured by major national  outlets, and she has lectured widely at institutions including the Smithsonian National Museum of  American History and culinary history organizations across the country.

This program will be presented in hybrid format, with in-person and virtual options available. To attend  virtually, register at: https://shorturl.at/bmVeK. The program is free and open to the public.