Event

Sweet Obsessions: Kisses to Peco Flake

Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Visitor Center Theater

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

About 1 hour.


Description

Presentation by Suzanne Corbett. Learn about the history of the commercial candy varieties and the local/regional confectioners who satisfied our sweet cravings from the post-Civil War era to the late 20th century.  Suzanne Corbett, of St. Louis, is an award-winning writer, culinary teacher and food historian whose work has appeared in local and national publications.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Free reservations required. Call 314-842-1867 extension 230