Lecture: Gingerbread – A Short and Sweet History

In honor of St. Nicholas Day, food historian Niel DeMarino traces the history of gingerbread from its earliest examples to the present. Looking at examples from many different time periods and all over the world, DeMarino explains how gingerbread came to be associated with the holiday season and why it captures the imagination. In-person program includes gingerbread tasting! Register at www.philipsemanorhall.com.