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2007 Food Series:
Autumn Harvest and Gatherings
Autry National Center Executive Chef Carolyn Baer will prepare
the
delectable samples at each of the food series events.
Celebrating Sukkot
Saturday, September 15, 7-9 pm
Mid-Autumn Festival
Saturday, October 20, 7-9 pm
Native Harvest
Sunday, November 17, 7-9 pm
Savor the delectable delights and flavors of three unique
cultures that celebrate the autumn harvest.
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A wonderful collaboration of professional chefs, culinary
experts, and cultural historians gather to sample traditional
cuisine and lead an intimate discussion among some of
the foremost food authorities in the nation. From cooking
connoisseurs to curious novices, the Autry’s popular
food series offers culinary sampling, preparation demonstrations,
panel discussions, and cookbook signings. |
The 2007 Food Series celebrates the yearly harvest with
traditions and rituals as unique as the cultures they come
from. Join us for:
Celebrating Sukkot
Saturday, September 15, 7–9 pm
The Jewish festival of Sukkot is a time to celebrate the
Lord’s bounty and remember His protection of the Jewish
people as they fled through the desert toward the Promised
Land.
This event will showcase traditional Jewish foods, and guest
panelists will discuss the dishes as well as the origins,
observance, and symbolism within the festival, such as the
sukkah, the Four Species, and the chair of the Ushpizin.
Panelists include Dr. Robert Kirschner, vice president
of special projects at the Skirball Cultural Center, and
chef Judy Zeidler, author of The Gourmet Jewish Cook.
Food samples are Kosher-style – kosher ingredients
with non-kosher preparation
Mid-Autumn Festival
Saturday, October 20, 7–9 pm
Every fall the Chinese celebrate a harvest festival called
the Mid-Autumn Festival (sometimes known as the Lantern
Festival). Dating back over three thousand years, it celebrates
the abundance of the summer’s harvest and community
togetherness. Chinese immigrants brought the festival to
America, and it is still celebrated here as well as in Chinese
communities all over the world.
This event will feature traditional Chinese foods, including
the all-important mooncakes. Guest panelists will discuss
the origins and mythology behind the festival, similarities
and differences in regional celebrations, and its history
in America.
Panelists include Jet Tila, renowned chef and Asian food
consultant, and Dr. Yong Chen, associate professor of history
at UC Irvine.
Native Harvests
Saturday, November 17, 7–9 pm
From the Green Corn Festival in the plains to the Saguaro
Harvest Celebrations in the Southwest and the many Harvest
Moon Festivals throughout the country, native food harvests
highlight the best of traditional culinary celebrations. Guests
at this event will sample native delicacies from throughout
the country, while guest panelists discuss harvesting and
food preparation techniques, as well as the histories of various
Native American festivals.
Panelists include Beverly Cox, food editor for Native Peoples
magazine, Nephi Craig (Navajo/White Mountain Apache), Chef
Founder of the Native American Culinary Association, and
Dr. Rebecca Hernandez (Mescalero Apache) from the UCLA American
Indian Studies Center. The exhibition Picturing the People
will be open during the event.
General Admission Prices
Single tickets: $40 / $30 for members.
Series tickets (all 3 events): $100 / $70 for members.
Reservations are required: 323.667.2000, ext. 250.
A very special thanks to our sponsors*:
*Exciting program and in-kind sponsorship opportunities are
available. Please contact Amy Whitman, Associate Director
of Corporate Giving at (323) 667-2000, extension 281 or at
awhitman@autrynationalcenter.org.
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