Food History: The Chronology of Cookbooks
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
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.
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
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.