2022 EVENTS
Past to Apron - Holiday Edition
Program Open to Watch: December 15, 2022 - January 15, 2023
Past to Apron presents talks from across different regions and timeframes - with a holiday theme. Program available for viewing for up to thirty days covering a variety of seasonal topics. Program and tickets available as of December 1 2022.
Past to Apron - Summer Edition
Past to Apron took place June 25 & 26 for another ‘taste’ of history.
The Past to Apron summer edition presents a program featuring talks and demos on food history from England, Ireland, the US and Canada will be featured - touching upon folklore, herbalism, newspaper cookbooks, buttermilk, a southern US plantation - and more. A new addition for 2022: a live session where a selection of speakers will join in a Q&A segment / chat with the audience.
2021 EVENTS
Past to Apron - Holiday Edition
December 4 10AM ET - December 5 11:59PM ET
Taking place Saturday December 4 and Sunday December 5, Past to Apron presents talks from across different regions and timeframes - with a holiday theme. From highlighting the fascinating history of gingerbread, to a Cornish pie, and from Santa’s “menu” and more, this will provide a lovely holiday treat.
Past to Apron - Summer Edition
June 26 10AM ET - June 27 11:59PM ET*
Taking place Saturday June 26 and Sunday June 27, Past to Apron will present talks from across different regions and timeframes. Learn the history of afternoon tea, and about Ireland's oldest known handwritten cookbook - located in a 500 year plus castle. Discover the extensive culinary history collections housed at educational institutions and about the blind widow who introduced Mexican cuisine to America. Watch a demo that use edible flowers, and one that highlights the tradition of Japanese gyotaku fish printing or join a fictitious feast.
This is a conference held virtually providing the flexibility to view the program as scheduled or on demand, from a smartphone, tablet or laptop - and from the comfort of one's own surroundings.
Traveling Afternoon Tea (Virtual)
April 24 2021 at 2PM ET
The Traveling Afternoon Tea experience offers the opportunity to be social, virtually, over a cup (or pot!) of tea, baked goods and more - with a with a historic travel theme
As you sip your tea you will enjoy: a brief overview on the origins of afternoon tea, followed by a journey across the sea, sky and land highlighting the menus and culinary styles of yesteryear. From ships to planes and steam locomotives enjoy your 'taste' of history.
A menu for the afternoon tea experience will be sent to all booked guests prior to the event.
Note: The Traveling Afternoon Tea experience will be limited to a small number of guests.
Enchanted Irish Afternoon Tea (Virtual)
March 14 2021 at 2PM ET
The Enchanted Irish Afternoon Tea experience offers an opportunity to be social, virtually, over a cup (or pot!) of tea, baked goods and more - with a enchanted theme.
As you sip your tea you will enjoy: a step into the enchanting world of the island of Ireland: from stunning landscapes and magical destinations, to folklore tales, charming correspondence, artisan crafts and more . A curated selected of baked goods will also be featured.
The experience will close with a chat on Irish folklore and tales.
Note: The preparation of tea, baked goods and book read is entirely optional. The Enchanted Irish Afternoon Tea experience will be limited to a small number of guests.
Dainty Lace Afternoon Tea (Virtual)
February 13 2021 at 2PM ET
The Dainty Lace Afternoon Tea experience offers an opportunity to be social, virtually, over a cup (or pot!) of tea, baked goods and more - with a lace theme.
As you sip your tea you will enjoy: a brief sugar lace demo, learn about the origins of afternoon tea, followed by tales on lace: from its history to the stories of those that made, wore and celebrated lace. A curated selected of baked goods will also be featured.
The experience will close with a chat on the selected book and light read for this afternoon tea: The Lace Makers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri.
Note: The preparation of tea, baked goods and book read is entirely optional. The Dainty Lace Afternoon Tea experience will be limited to a small number of guests.
2020 EVENTS
Past to Apron - Holiday Edition - Program at a Glance
DECEMBER 5 & 6 2020
Scoff: Why We Eat What We Eat at Christmas | Pen Vogler
Christmas Mince Pie Rediscovered: Cooking From a Lost Recipe | Paul Couchman
The Norwegian Tradition for Christmas Beer | Lars Marius Garshol, Author
The English Christmas Table | Marc Meltonville, Food Historian & Consultant
A Utopian Christmas | Lorraine Weiss, Education Co-ordinator, Shaker Heritage Society
Christmas with the Vanderbilts: the 125th Anniversary of Entertaining at Biltmore | Leslie Klingner, Museum Curator, The Biltmore
The King of Crackers: Tom Smith’s Magical Invention | Peter Kimpton, Christmas Cracker Historian
An Ephemeral Holiday | Liz Ridolfo, Librarian, Thomas Fisher Library at the University of Toronto
From Beans to Bonbons: A Brief History of Holiday Traditions and Chocolate-Makers in New York City | Michael Laiskonis, Pastry Chef
The Yummy History of Christmas Cookies | Lisa & Sarah Lisson
Inside the National Apple Museum: Exploring Hot Apple Cider | Lucinda Heller, Board Member, National Apple Museum
Sweet Tales: Inside One of America’s Oldest Candy Companies | Jon H. Prince, President, CandyFavorites.com
Tasting Notes: Eating, Drinking & Christmas Music | Bridget Bray, Founder, Past to Apron
Eggnog 2.0 | Aaron Goldfarb, Author
A Nipple & Sip with The Rag Trader | The Rag Trader, NYC Restaurant
Past to Apron - Summer Edition - Program at a Glance
JUNE 27 & 28 2020
The Fortnum's Hamper: a token of love, a taste of home | Dr. Andrea Tanner
The Golden Thread | Margaret Hickey
Preparing a Medieval Feast - with Dishes From Different Regions | Dr. Ursula Jenssen
Eating & Drinking During Ireland’s Great Hunger | Ciaran Reilly
A Brief History of the Croissant and the Baguette | Jim Chevallier
The Colonial Kitchen of Early New York City | Chris Lord-Barry
Cooking Up Votes: Suffrage Era Recipes | Gena Philibert-Ortega
A Personal Culinary Journey: Connecting Indigenous Food & Heritage | Shane Chartrand
The Rise of Food Museums: Food as a Cultural Indicator in All Museums | Liz Williams
Recipe Tales: The Handwritten & Unwritten | Bridget Bray
Fat Rascals: Dining at Shakespeare’s Table | John Tufts
Food Styling & FX: Past, Present and Future | Elizabeth Grove