An engaging illustrated lecture, this program explores how a diverse nation came to share a common culinary language. Through forgotten recipes and vivid storytelling, culinary historian Sarah Lohman reveals how eight influential ingredients quietly transformed the way Americans cook and eat. Blending cultural history with original research, Lohman traces each flavor from its earliest appearance in American kitchens to its impact today, introducing memorable figures and moments along the way.
Date: Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Granville Branch
Format: Hybrid
Sarah Lohman is the author of the bestselling books Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine and Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods. A nationally recognized culinary historian, she uses food history to tell the stories of diverse Americans. Her work has been featured by major national outlets, and she has lectured widely at institutions including the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and culinary history organizations across the country.