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Library Co. to Host Lecture on America's First Cooking School
A new book takes a look at few Philly firsts that shaped the way we eat.
Library Co. to Host Lecture on America's First Cooking School
Philly is a city teeming with historical significance and national firsts, and a new book explores one most of us probably didn’t know about: apparently, Philadelphia was home to the country’s first cooking school. On Thursday, Sept. 13th at 6 p.m., author Becky Libourel Diamond will give a lecture based on her book, “Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School.” The event, which is co-sponsored by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, will take place at the Library Company of Philadelphia. (1314 Locust St.)
In addition to running a successful cooking school on Dock St. in the early 19th century, Elizabeth Goodfellow was apparently also the baker we have to thank for inventing lemon meringue pie. While she never published anything of her own, the book draws on the notes and reflections of Goodfellow's students. The author will discuss the influence Mrs. Goodfellow’s school had on culinary programs that followed it and on American cuisine as a whole. During the event, attendees compelled to learn more will receive a 20% discount on the book. (The lecture itself is free, but you can register in advance here.)
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