Sweet Treats: America's Most Iconic Desserts - Food Historian Lecture

Sweet Treats: America's Most Iconic Desserts - Food Historian Lecture

Learn about sweet treats and America's most iconic desserts with the Food Historian Lecture Series, Presented by AARP. Join AARP and attendees from across the U.S. for a FREE virtual lecture about sweet treats and America's most iconic desserts on October 5, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. ET  with Francine Segan - AARP Membership not required.

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Chocolate cupcakes, pecan pie, black & white cookies, red velvet cake, M&Ms… Have we got your attention yet?! Satisfy your sweet tooth and curiosity with this amusing look at the history behind America’s favorite candies, pies, cookies, and cakes.

Trace America’s sweet tooth back to 1776 when ladies sold delicious brandy and fruit-flavored “Election Cakes” outside polling centers during the all-day voting process. Discover what happened to desserts during World War II sugar rationing and why the expression, “American as apple pie” is a huge mistake.

Learn the history and fun stories associated with some of our most beloved desserts: Martha Washington’s Currant Cake, Boston Cream Pie, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Chocolate chip cookies, the 1930’s classic “Mystery Cake” and many more.

Join us LIVE for a lecture, followed by a Q&A where you can ask your questions.

This is a FREE event, but advanced registration is required.

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