Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 9:30 AM

Through lectures and exercises, learn about the different kinds of food writing, the skills of good food writing, how to find markets for your ideas, and how to turn your love of food and passion for writing into a marketable skill.

A Lowcountry Evening
With a Tasting of Lowcountry Fare

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 6:45 PM

Culinary historian “Hoppin’ John” Taylor shares the history, geography, culture, and flavors of Lowcountry cooking in this lecture with tastings. This early Creole cuisine combines African, European, West Indian, and Mediterranean traditions.

Chocolate: From Mayan Worship to Modern Wonder

Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 9:30 AM

Chocolate, introduced to Europeans by native cultures, has won a prized place in Western culture and cuisine. Tour the past and present of the chocolate universe, tasting along the way, with a historian, archaeologist, chef, and two chocoscenti.

New Orleans: Legendary Jazz and Cocktail Mecca
With Tastings

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 6:45 PM

Famous for its jazz and cocktails, enjoy a night in old New Orleans with John Edward Hesse and Phil Greene who swap tales, tunes, and insights about the city's legendary nightlife culture while sipping some Big Easy cocktails.

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