Class Description
In this class, conducted as a cooking demonstration and workshop, we will study, prepare, and taste early modern English recipes. We will explore the background, methods, and meanings behind a few historic preparations for sweets and learn about premodern food culture, especially the importance of sugar, through reading and making recipes.
Sarah Peters Kernan, culinary historian, holds a PhD in Medieval History from Ohio State University. In addition to regularly writing and teaching, she is co-editor of The Recipes Project and host of the Around the Table podcast.
All virtual classes are recorded and made available on a password-protected basis to participants registered in the class. These recordings are available for up to two weeks after the class ends.
Materials List
Required
- Digital Course Packet
First Reading
- Participants may choose their level of participation in the class. They should review the digital course packet in advance to determine if they wish to cook along with the instructor.
Cost and Registration
1 Session, $100 ($90 for Newberry members, seniors, and students). Learn about becoming a member.
We now offer our classes at three different price options: Regular ($100), Community Supported ($95), and Sponsor ($105). Following the models of other institutions, we want to ensure that our classes are accessible to a wider audience while continuing to support our instructors. You may choose the price that best fits your situation when registering through Learning Stream.
To register multiple people for this class, please go through the course calendar in Learning Stream, our registration platform. When you select the course and register, you’ll be prompted to add another registrant.
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