Fall 2010
Presenters
Lynette Hunter, Household Technology Books Project
Charlotte Biltekoff, Handbook of Food History Chapter on Nutrition and Dietary Health
Location and Date
The Fall 2010 Studies of Food and the Body quarterly meeting took place at the UC Davis campus in the Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Building conference room on Friday, October 29th from 12 – 3 p.m. The event was followed by a special public event sponsored by the Robert Mondavi Institute the next day. Members were encouraged to attend both events.
Attendance
- Alison Alkon
- Charlotte Biltekoff
- Melissa Caldwell
- Ryan Galt
- Lynette Hunter
- Kimberly Nettles-Barcelon
- Trisha Barua
- Melissa Bell
- Katie Bradley
- Kelley Gove
- Breeze Harper
- Stephanie Maroney
- Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern
- Katy Overstreet
An Evening with Diana Kennedy
No one has done more to introduce to the authentic, flavorful cuisines of Mexico than Diana Kennedy. Acclaimed as the most knowledgeable writer in English of Mexican cooking, Kennedy has been an intrepid indefatigable student of Mexican foodways for more than 50 years and has published several classic books on the subject. The afternoon will include a discussion lead by Diana Kennedy, followed by a reception and book signing of her latest book Oacaxa al Gusto.
During the month of October a special exhibit, De Atole a Cuitlacoche… De a Tlacoyos: Los Sabores de, put together by Myra Appel will be on display at the UC Davis Shields Library lobby. In addition on October 28th the Special Collections Department will make available for viewing select holdings on food and beverage of Mexico in honor of Diana’s visit.
When: Thursday, October 28th, 5:00pm
Where: Silverado Vineyards Sensory Theater, Robert Mondavi Institute Sensory Building
Price: Public ($35), Friends of the RMI; UCD staff, students and faculty ($20)*