Lunch & Learn "Traditions of the American Holiday Dinner"

Schedule

Wed Dec 03 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Convivium Urban Farmstead | Dubuque, IA

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Join Convivium's Culinary Resource Director, Chef Cena, for this enlightening presentation!
About this Event

Holiday dinners in the United States are a delightful blend of diverse cultural influences, with Christmas feasts showcasing a variety of cherished dishes. In this festive session, Convivium’s Culinary Resource Director, Chef Cena, will delve into the history of holiday cooking in the United States, exploring how various cultural influences have shaped the traditional dishes we enjoy today. Participants will gain insights into the evolution of these culinary practices and how they continue to bring people together during the joyous season.

For participants planning to order food to eat during the presentation, please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes ahead to place your order at the coffeeshop counter. Your lunch will then be brought to you in the Learning Center to enjoy while you learn!

Registration is appreciated but not required for this free program.

Instructor Bio: Cena Sharp, Convivium Urban Farmstead’s Culinary Resource Director*, is a talented chef and a true force of nature. Whether she’s leading one of her many cooking classes, processing harvests in the training kitchen, or gearing up for her next Lunch and Learn, Cena brings energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for sharing everything she knows about food.

She began her culinary career at the age of sixteen and went on to serve as executive chef in two kitchens. Along the way, she also earned a bachelor’s degree in history—a field she loves to intertwine with food in her engaging Lunch and Learn presentations.

Cena is an avid traveler, having explored Italy, Greece, France, and many parts of the U.S. Her travels continually inspire her creativity and deepen her appreciation for global cuisine. When she’s not at Convivium, Cena enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their four children: Dominic, Fiona, Evolette, and Sylvia.

*The Culinary Resource Director position is funded in part by a grant from the DRA.

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Convivium Urban Farmstead, 2811 Jackson Street, Dubuque, United States

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