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Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 2:00 PM at the Pacific Palisades Library
861 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades CA 90272
Free and open to the public
Bruce Kraig speaking on…
“Man Bites Dog: History of the Hot Dog”
Hot dogs are as American as apple pie, but how did these little sausage links become icons of American culture? This program by hot dog scholar Bruce Kraig explores the transformation of hot dogs from unassuming street fare (and dangerous food at that), to paradigms of regional expression, social mobility, and democracy. The name, hot dog, implies some standard food, but there is no agreement about the right way to serve them. From New York frankfurters, to Southern slaw dogs, to State Fair corn dogs, Detroit Coneys and Sonoran dogs in the Southwest, the variations are endless. In the New York/ New Jersey area along there are a number of variations: New Jersey ripper, Italian hot dogs vie with the good old dirty water dogs and flat griddled styles and the recent “Haute Dogs” which transform the hot dog into a gourmet option. Each variety tells us about local cultures and the people –mostly immigrants- who created them. The program will be illustrated with stunning color photos and descriptions of neighborhood venues and flashy push-carts from New York to Los Angeles.
About the speaker: Food historian Bruce Kraig is Professor Emeritus at Roosevelt University and Adjunct Faculty at Kendall College Culinary School in Chicago. His book Hot Dogs: A Global History recently won a Paris Book Fair Award, and he has appeared in national and international media including BC News and Radio New Zealand.
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Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Los Angeles Public Library Mark Taper Auditorium, Downtown Central Library, 630 W. 5th St. Free and open to the public William Rubel speaks on… Song of the Wheat: The History of Bread, Grains, and Leavenings from Pre-history to Today
Bread from the Upper Paleolithic to . . . → Read More: William Rubel speaks on “Song of the Wheat: The History of Bread, Grains, and Leavenings from Pre-history to Today”
Saturday, May 18, 2013, at begins at 1:00 PM ends by 5 PM Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles
Theatre is between Las Palmas and McCadden, just east of Highland Avenue in Hollywood. Selma Avenue is just south of the theatre. Parking details at www.egyptiantheatre.com. The Egyptian is a very short walk east . . . → Read More: The Egyptian Goes Egyptian!
Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Los Angeles Public Library Mark Taper Auditorium, Downtown Central Library, 630 W. 5th St. Free and open to the public Jon Krampner speaks on… “Creamy & Crunchy – An Informal History of Peanut Butter”
Peanut butter is one of the most popular American foods. When . . . → Read More: Jon Krampner speaks on “Creamy & Crunchy – An Informal History of Peanut Butter”
The Culinary Historians of Southern California joined over 70 other heritage groups on Sunday, April 14, 2013, to celebrate the history of our diverse community. We gathered in the Pico House at El Pueblo Historical Park, the birthplace of Los Angeles and home of world famous Olvera Street. There were representatives from historic homes, museums, . . . → Read More: Los Angeles Heritage Day
On March 10th, a group of CHSC members spent an afternoon exploring Filipino food and culture. We started at the Island Pacific Market, where the company’s chef who had flown in from San Francisco for the occasion explained Filipino food products and led tours.
Click on any image below for a full screen slideshow.
#gallery-2 . . . → Read More: CHSC Members Only Filipino Market & Dinner
Kitty Morse
Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Los Angeles Public Library Mark Taper Auditorium, Downtown Central Library, 630 W. 5th St. Free and open to the public Kitty Morse speaks on… Memories of the Kasbah!
Casablanca-born Kitty Morse, an expert on Moroccan cuisine, warmly coaxes you into her late . . . → Read More: Kitty Morse speaks on “Memories of the Kasbah!” (VIDEO)
Barbara Haber
Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Los Angeles Public Library Mark Taper Auditorium, Downtown Central Library, 630 W. 5th St. Free and open to the public Barbara Haber speaks on… Cooking in Captivity: How American Civilians Survived WWII in Japanese Prison Camps
Immediately after attacking Pearl Harbor, the . . . → Read More: Barbara Haber speaks on “Cooking in Captivity: How American Civilians Survived WWII in Japanese Prison Camps” (VIDEO)
Saturday, February 16, 2013, at 2:00 PM at the Pacific Palisades Library 861 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades CA 90272 Free and open to the public Peggy Sweeney-McDonald speaking on… ” Café du Monde, Hubigs Pies, and Louisiana Food Traditions and Stories”
No state is as famous for food and good living as Louisiana, but . . . → Read More: Café du Monde, Hubigs Pies, and Louisiana Food Traditions and Stories (Non-CHSC event)
Noël Riley Fitch
Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 10:30 AM at the Los Angeles Public Library Mark Taper Auditorium, Downtown Central Library, 630 W. 5th St. Free and open to the public Noël Riley Fitch and Bert Sonnenfeld, with Nancy Zaslavsky discussing… Journeys with Julia
Bert Sonnenfeld
Noël Riley Fitch is a biographer and . . . → Read More: Noël Riley Fitch discussing “Journeys with Julia” (VIDEO)
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