Second Saturday: Coffee with the Curators

Related Organization: Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

Join Aida Clark, Reference Assistant at the Linda Hall Library, and Eric Ward, VP for Public Programs, for freshly brewed coffee and a curators talk on the new exhibition, Follow the Recipe: A Cultural and Social Journey. Hear about their favorite parts of the exhibition and and stick around after the presentation to visit with the curators in the exhibition gallery.

10:30am - 11am - Curators presentation
11:30am - Noon - Gallery viewing with the curators

Doors open at 10am. The exhibition galleries will be open from 10am to 2pm. 

About the exhibition

Opening in early January 2025, Follow the Recipe explores the rich history of cooking and community through a fascinating collection of cookbooks spanning from the nineteen-teens to the 1980s. This exhibition presents cookbooks as cultural artifacts that reveal how our kitchens have been shaped by changing social dynamics, economic shifts, and evolving tastes.

From military manuals that illustrate wartime ingenuity, to school cookbooks that reflect community spirit, to travel guides that introduced adventurous palates to exotic flavors, these cookbooks embody the resilience, creativity, and aspirations of their eras. Each volume tells a unique story—whether it's the necessity of rationing during tough times or the convenience-driven optimism of the post-war years.