“Kolymbethra: The Food Basket of Ancient Agrigento, Sicily” by Mary Knight
The Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Kolymbethra: The Food Basket of Ancient Agrigento,” by Mary Knight, at 10:30 a.m. October 14, 2023, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego. The event is free and open to the public. A tasting will follow the presentation.
Sicily is famous for its Mediterranean-influenced food and Mt. Etna wines, but how did this cultural menage arrive on the shores of this breathtaking island? Take a culinary trip through time from ancient Sicily’s Kolymbethra Gardens with foods like ricotta and honey-infused cakes to present-day regional specialties such as granita and arancini. Sicily’s rich heritage began with the Greeks, who discovered an agricultural Mecca and profitable trading opportunities. Those gave rise to flourishing cities that rivaled even Athens. Many cultures battled for control of this biodiverse island, each contributing new Mediterranean food and wines, making Sicily a gourmet’s dream.
NOTE: THIS IS A SECOND-SATURDAY EVENT
10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023
Neil Morgan Auditorium
San Diego Central Library
330 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
About Mary Knight
Mary Knight is a freelance writer and editor and lover of history, travel, food, and everything European. A Paris-trained chef, former cooking teacher, and olive oil importer, her stories and recipes have been featured in several magazines and newspapers. The Sicilian Sorceress is Mary’s historical time travel novel, inspired by a trip to Sicily and her curiosity about the Kolymbethra Gardens. The book was awarded a five-star review by The Historical Fiction Company. She is currently working on her sequel to this book and is tending to her Mediterranean garden.
About the Culinary Historians of San Diego
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Date
- Oct 14, 2023
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Time
SECOND-SATURDAY EVENT- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost
- Free
Location
- 330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
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Neil Morgan Auditorium is located downtown in the San Diego Central Library.
Organizer
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Culinary Historians of San Diego
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Email
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Website
https://chsandiego.org/ Culinary Historians of San Diego
Speaker
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Mary KnightAuthor, SpeakerMary Knight is a freelance writer and editor and lover of history, travel, food, and everything European. A Paris-trained chef, former cooking teacher, and olive oil importer, her stories and recipes have been featured in several magazines and newspapers. The Sicilian Sorceress is Mary’s historical time travel novel, inspired by a trip to Sicily and her curiosity about the Kolymbethra Gardens. The book was awarded a five-star review by The Historical Fiction Company. She is currently working on her sequel to this book and is tending to her Mediterranean garden.