Unique Opportunity: Food and History in 1849

Eureka! The Fourth International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Food History Symposium “1849” will be held at the historic Wine and Roses Inn in Lodi, California, October 8th - 10th, 2009. This event will focus on California in the Gold Rush Era. Speakers include top food historians and cookbook authors from around the globe, talking about all things culinary around the world in the year 1849: Italy, China, Mexico, France, India, Russia, and subsequently how their influence created what we now know (and enjoy) as California Cuisine. Amidst the historic vineyards, there will be copious amounts of fantastic wine and winemakers like Ryan Leeman of the Van Ruiten Winery on hand, as well as authentic period meals included in the price of registration ($450 per person). This will be not only a showcase for our local products (sponsors like Zuckerman Family Farms, California Vegetable Specialties, and Olio Bello d’Olivo), but a fantastic opportunity to meet food scholars and fellow foodies in a small, relaxed and intimate setting. Register online at www.iacp.com or contact Ken Albala at kalbala@pacific.edu for more information.