Inventing Wine – Oct 9
Oct 9 – In Inventing Wine, Paul Lukacs chronicles wine’s transformation from a source of sustenance to a consciously pursued pleasure, in the process offering a new way to view the present as well as the past.
The Slow Food Story – Oct 11
Oct 11 – The Slow Food Story is an extensive critique of the fast-moving, work-obsessed contemporary capitalist culture.
Soul Food – Dec 14
Dec 14 – In Soul Food, an insightful and eclectic history, Adrian Miller delves into the influences, ingredients, and innovations that make up the soul food tradition.
Black Smoke – Mar 9
Mar 9 – In Black Smoke, Adrian Miller chronicles how Black barbecuers, pitmasters, and restauranteurs helped develop this cornerstone of American foodways and how they are coming into their own today.
The President’s Kitchen Cabinet – Nov 14
Nov 14 – President’s Kitchen Cabinet vividly tells the stories of the African Americans who worked in the presidential food service as chefs, personal cooks, butlers, stewards,and servers for every First Family since George and Martha Washington.