Pépin Lecture Series

Pépin Lecture Series: Abuelita’s Kitchen with Dr. Sarah Portnoy

Thursday, March 20, 2025
6-7:30pm 
Join documentary filmmaker, activist, and scholar Dr. Sarah Portnoy to discuss her documentary and museum exhibit, Abuelita’s Kitchen: Mexican Food Stories. We will be showing part of Dr. Portnoy’s film with a discussion to follow.
Location: 808 Commonwealth Ave Room 124
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Pépin Lecture Series: Author Talk with Paula J. Johnson

Thursday, April 10, 2025
6-7:30pm 
Join us for a conversation with Paula J. Johnson, curator of food history and director of the American Food History Project at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. She was one of the curators who originally collected the kitchen from Julia Child herself in 2001 and has worked with the kitchen and its contents for many years since, building expertise in American culinary history, food technology, history, and culture.
Location: 808 Commonwealth Ave Room 124
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Pépin Lecture Series: Sake Tasting with Marina Giordano

Thursday, April 17, 2025
6-7:30pm 
Just as wine reflects the terroir of its grapes, sake embodies the unique character of its ingredients and craftsmanship. Join us as we explore the complexities of sake, the ingredients, brewing process and grades. Sake Educator, Marina Giordano will guide you through a curated tasting of the styles that define this fascinating beverage.
Location: 808 Commonwealth Ave Room 124
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