QueensNYC Event Highlight: Eating our Emotions: The History of Food in Funerary Traditions

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Eating our Emotions: The History of Food in Funerary Traditions – Ms. Sarah Lohman of FourPoundsFlour.com, dubbed as a “historic gastronomist” will be presenting a special talk about the history of funeral food at the Queens Historical Society (GMAP) as part of OHNY. In this lecture, she will look at the culinary traditions surrounding funerals throughout American history as well as taste some of the food that has offered solace through history. The event is free, but registration is ensures you get to sample plenty of traditional foods during the demonstration.

Eating our Emotions: The History of Food in Funerary Traditions
Sunday, October 7, 2012
2:30-4:30pm | FREE!