If you love desserts (and who doesn’t?) then you’ll love an event coming to The Orange County Regional History Center on April 6, 2013.
Food historian Francine Segan will talk about the history of dessert in her presentation called "America’s Sweet Tooth."
Francine Segan, TV personality, food historian, and author, will host the special 2 hour event where she will trace America’s sweet tooth all the way back to the very foundation our of great Republic.
Among the many desserts that will be celebrated during the event will be Martha Washington's Currant Cake, Boston Cream Pie, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Chocolate chip cookies, and the 1930's classic "Mystery Cake.”
Dessert tastings and recipe handouts will allow you to not only partake in America’s Sweet Tooth but help it continue once you get home.
The event begins at 11a. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children with discounts for History Center members. Make sure to call ahead (407-836-7010) to RSVP as tickets may go quickly.
Francine Segan Bio:
Noted lecturer and food writer, Francine Segan regularly appears on radio and TV including CBS, Discovery and History channels and the Food Network.
Both the James Beard Foundation and IACP nominated Ms. Segan's latest book, Opera Lover's Cookbook, for awards. She writes a monthly feature for the Tribune Media Syndicates, which has included interviews of such noted chefs as: Jacques Pepin, Lidia Bastianich, and Mario Batali.
Ms. Segan's lively and informative lectures range in topic from Dining Customs of Ancient Greece to How to Taste Chocolate. She addresses audiences across the country for organizations including The Smithsonian Museum, Virginia Fine Arts Museum, New York Times Travel Show, 92nd Street Y, Museum of Natural History, Princeton Club, New York Chocolate Show, and Newport Historical Association.
In December 2009 Francine Segan was named USA spokesperson for Italian sweets by Italy's national association of confectioners, Associazione Industrie Dolciarie Italiane, A.I.D.I. (www.DolceItalia.com) Director Mario Piccialuti notes, "I am very pleased that Francine Segan is the spokesperson for Italian traditional sweets. Her background in Italian food history coupled with a deep understanding of contemporary Italian culture and true appreciation of Italian desserts and dessert wines make her an ideal ambassador for Italian sweets. With her love of and interest in our sweets tradition I am sure she will have also Americans loving them too!"
