Cayuga County Historian Ruth Bradley will dig into cookbook collections as historical documents. In an article in The Citizen in 2019, Bradley says, “in many a cookbook collection, there’s a grease-stained pamphlet on old mimeograph paper, bound with staples or yarn, perhaps featuring hand-drawn illustrations: the community, or charity cookbook.” Although “often considered flimsy ephemeral curiosities, let’s think of them instead as cherished community heirlooms, because a closer look at these collections of favorite recipes reveals much about gender roles, food production, changing tastes, local organizations and even genealogical information.” Ruth will discuss this often- overlooked historical resource at Opendore, 2978 Route 34B, Sherwood, NY. Sponsored by the Howland Stone Store Museum, the program is free and open to the public. Members who wish reserved seats please contact us at event@howlandstonestore.org with your name and number of seats desired.

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