Sunday, September 23, 2:30 p.m., Dr. William Woys Weaver will conduct a tour through the “Wondrously weird world of American culinary ephemera (paper collectables related to food).” This entertaining romp through the world of food advertising and how it impacts our lives and culture will be presented at The Historical Society of Montgomery County, 1654 DeKalb Street, Norristown.
Dr. Weaver, an internationally-known food historian, is Director of the Keystone Center for the Study of Regional Foods and Food Tourism and an adjunct professor of food studies at Drexel University. He has written several books, including Heirloom Vegetable Gardening and Pennsylvania Dutch Country Cooking, both of which received Julia Child awards. A contributing editor to Gourmet, Weaver has also served as Associate Editor and Art Editor for The Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. He has appeared on many national programs, including "Good Morning America" and NPR's "Fresh Air." This program is free and open to the public. For more information call 610-272-0297 or email contact_us@hsmcpa.org.
