From Humble Stew to Elegant Kaffee: German-American Cookbooks and Food Traditions

Speaker(s):

Antje Petty

Location:

German American Heritage Center & Museum 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA 52802

Co-sponsor(s):

German American Heritage Center, Davenport, IA

Description:

When immigrants from German-speaking Europe came to the Midwest in the nineteenth century, they brought with them their culture and traditions, especially culinary ways and recipes. Before long, cookbooks were printed in this country for the German-American Hausfrau. Through text and images, these cookbooks provide fascinating glimpses into the lives of German immigrants and mirror their acculturation to a new world over time and editions. More information here: http://gahc.org/event/from-humble-stew-to-elegant-kaffee/