Food History: The Chronology of Cookbooks

Name: Food History: The Chronology of Cookbooks
Start: 2025-08-26T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-26T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption

Schedule

Tue Aug 26 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption | Marietta, OH

Join us for an evening of culinary exploration as we dive into the rich world of early American cookbooks. This special event features a thoughtfully curated three-course meal inspired by historical recipes, each dish offering a taste of how our ancestors once dined.
Our guest speaker for the evening is Sara Bir, acclaimed food historian, chef, and author. With her unique blend of humor, insight, and culinary expertise, Sara will guide guests through the fascinating evolution of American cooking, sharing stories behind the recipes and those who wrote them—from cookbooks of our not-so-distant past to some of the country’s earliest published cookbooks.
Event Highlights:
A three-course meal based on authentic historic recipes
A lively presentation on early American cookbooks by Sara Bir
Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or both, this immersive evening will feed your curiosity—and your appetite!
A Taste of Culinary History: A Menu Inspired by Fannie Farmer
For this special Food History event, we’re excited to partner with our friends at The Cook’s Shop to bring history to your plate. The featured menu is drawn from The Boston Cooking School Cook Book, authored by the influential cooking instructor Fannie Farmer. First published in 1896, this groundbreaking cookbook helped revolutionize American home cooking in many ways, but namely through the use of standardizing measurements like cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons—practices still used today. The book remained in print for over a century, cementing its place as a culinary classic.
Enjoy a thoughtfully curated meal that reflects the flavors and techniques of the late 19th century:
First Course
• Walnut Quick Bread with Raisins
• Tomato Aspic Salad served on Leafy Greens
Main Course
• Baked White Fish with Lemon and Parmesan
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
• Maitre d’Hôtel New Potatoes
Dessert
•Baked Peach on Cinnamon Toast topped with Whipped Cream
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location:
The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Assumption
Social Hall
506 4th St., Marietta, OH
Price:
$46.50/Nonmembers
$41.50/Castle Members & Volunteers (Use Code "foodmember" at check out)
Have a group of 8 or more? Call about our group rate.
**Reservations required by 5pm Thursday, August 21**
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Dietary restrictions should be noted before or upon making reservations and at the latest by Thurs., August 21 by calling The Castle at 740-373-4180.
Seating will be “family style” and in cases of groups of 7 or less we can’t guarantee table reservations. Ample seating will be available for individuals and groups to have seating options.
Doors open no earlier than 5:45pm to welcome guests and allow them to find seats.