Da Vinci’s Sweet Tooth: Desserts of the Renaissance
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011
7:30 P.M.
Radcliffe Children’s Wing
Perrot Memorial Library
Celebrate Italian Heritage Month by learning about the history of Italy’s sweets! Noted food historian and author Francine Segan will regale the audience with a fascinating presentation on the festivities of the Renaissance, featuring a tasting of classic Italian sweets. Hear about the lavish desserts, intriguing table manners, and unusual dining customs of the time.
Francine Segan is the author of four cookbooks, including Opera Lover’s Cookbook: Menus for Elegant Entertaining, which was nominated for both the James Beard and IACP awards. Her latest book, Dolci: Italy’s Sweets, will be available for purchase at the event. You can view several recipes from Ms. Segan’s book in this article from the Wall Street Journal.
