The origins of the advent calendar extend back to the mid 19th century. Today the tradition continues with countless varieties.

The first Past to Apron virtual culinary history conference took place on June 27th. A selection of handouts from the talks are included within.

With the recent growth in at home cooking and baking it seems natural for many to explore old cookbooks, recipes - and gain an appreciation of the history tied to food across cultures and communities. One way to do is to join the new upcoming virtual culinary history conference, Past to Apron on Saturday June 27th.

The tradition of afternoon tea began in England in 1840. Learn who and how today’s popular experience began.

Explore experiences that delve into culinary history whether in person or virtually.

Highlighting the abundance of cakes and puddings in one early 19th century recipe book.

Summary of common measurements found in historic recipes

Overview of recipe and culinary history collections across multiple repositories: libraries, universities, repositories.