Dutch ovens and more - history in the kitchen

CUDDEBACKVILLE, N.Y. — The Neversink Valley Area Museum continues its History Lecture Series on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. when it presents author, columnist, lecturer and food historian Peter C. Rose speaking about the Influence of the Dutch on our American foods and customs. In her lecture, Rose will explore the foodways brought to America by the Dutch more than three centuries ago, and the way these foodways were adapted to new circumstances. Slides of 17 century Dutch art works depicting various foodstuffs are part of this lecture. Rose is the recipient of the 2002 Alice P. Kenney Award for research and writing on the food customs and diet of the Dutch settlers in New Netherland. Rose has lectured on a variety of topics related to Dutch-American culinary history at, among others: the Smithsonian Institute, the National Gallery of Art, the Culinary Institute of America, New York University, and the New York Historical Society, as well as many other historical societies and libraries in New York State. She is the author of the books: “Foods of the Hudson,” “The Sensible Cook” and “Matters of Taste: Food and Drink in 17-Century Dutch Art and Life.” This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities’ Speakers in the Humanities program. All of this year’s lectures are sponsored by Price Chopper of Matamoras, which provides the refreshments. Talks are held at the D and H Canal Park Visitor’s Center, 58 Hoag Road, (just off Route 209) Cuddebackville, N.Y. For more information, call 845-754-8870 or check the Web site: www.neversinkmuseum.org.