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​​​Our Next Program


Thursday, February 12, 2026

​6:30 p.m. EST



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​The Orchid Behind the Flavor:

Vanilla's Gloval Journey









​with Eric Jennings



Professor and Author 



​Virtual















Register here for the upcoming Virtual Vanilla Talk

 2026 Schedule of Programs 
Thursday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. EST
Virtual

The Orchid Behind the Flavor: Vanilla's Global Journey
Eric, Jennings, Professor and Author 

Sunday, March 15, noon EST
Virtual

The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese
Karina Mayer-Nocchi, Professor and Author

Sunday, April 26, 1:00 p.m.

Dining with William Penn:
Talk, Tour and Pot-Luck

Susan McLellan Plaisted, food historian

Pennsbury Manor, Philadelphia 

Saturday, May 16, noon
Philadelphia and the Culture of Chocolate
Estelle Tracey, food writer and chocolate sommelier
Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia

Just added!
Sunday May 24-Sunday May 31
Hearth Week: Historic Cooking with Fire & Flavor
(co-sponsored with Historic RittenhouseTown)

Historic RittenhouseTown
Philadelphia, PA. 


Just added!
Saturday, June 13, noon 

The Global Dumpling: a Cross-Cultural Staple
Dumpling demo and lunch
(co-sponsored with the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance)

Chef  Eijah Mulligan
Just opened Lovechild Restaurant
900 Spring Garden Street
Phildelephia, Pa. 
(free parking)


Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m.

"An Experienced Cook"
The Story Behind Malinda Russell,
America's First Africian American Cookbook Author
(co-sponsored with Cliveden)

Mercy Ingraham, food historian
Cliveden, Philadelphia

Saturday, October 17, 10:30 a.m.
Pretzels, Chocolate and Lebanon Bologna
Food Tour and More of Lititz, PA.


Additional Programs will be added
​Programming is subject to change, so please keep an eye on this listing. 
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Questions, concerns, e-mail our programming Vice President, Dan Macey at 
[email protected] 


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  • Home
    • About
    • Leadership
    • Member Benefits
  • Upcoming Programs
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  • Past Programs
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  • Contact
  • A Peek at Past Programs
  • Bylaws
  • Philadelphia Food History Pocket Guide
  • Merchandise