Every Dish Has a Past
Sandra L. Oliver, noted food historian and celebrated author, will lead an intensive three-day workshop in historic recipe research. Each participant selects a recipe and an alternative they would like to research. Class time is divided between lively lectures where Oliver teaches her method of finding out your recipe’s history with time for discussion. Each participant will use a combination of resources both real—books in the room—and virtual—on-line resources via computer—to conduct research. Participants benefit very much from bringing a computer with wireless capacity. The workshop concludes with a cooking afternoon to test your recipe on the final day in the 1786 kitchen at the Visitor Center at Hall Tavern. 
Schedule
Sunday, March 16, 3 p.m.
Room registration starts at the Deerfield Inn. Sunday meals on your own.
Monday & Tuesday, March 17 & 18
8:30 a.m. Workshop check-in starts at the Flynt Center for Early New England Life.
Coffee and refreshments available.
9 a.m. Morning workshop.
12 p.m. Lunch at the Flynt Center.
1-5 p.m. Afternoon workshop.
6 p.m. Dinner at Deerfield Inn.
Wednesday, March 19
8:30 a.m. Workshop check-in starts at the Flynt Center for Early New England Life.
Coffee and refreshments available.
9 a.m. Morning workshop. Participants prepare a short description of their recipe to share with whole group.
12 p.m. Lunch. Visitor Center at Hall Tavern.
1-5 p.m. Afternoon workshop. Visitor Center at Hall Tavern.
Hands-on session where participants will cook as many of the dishes as possible, then sit down to enjoy them.
5—8 p.m. Dinner of the group's creations!
Space is Limited! Register early to guarantee your spot.
Registration closes on March 7, 2014.