Masters of Social Gastronomy: Romance and Revenge, January 28

Masters of Social Gastronomy:  The History of Aphrodisiacs and Poisons

Wednesday, January 28th.
FREE FREE FREE, 21+ RSVP
Doors at 7:30pm, talks start at 8pm
Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street in Gowanus

The  Masters of Social Gastronomy take on curious food topics and break down the history, science, and stories behind them. This month, we’re getting reading for Valentine’s Day!

Every culture has a long history of aphrodisiacs – love-inducing and libido-promoting foods, ranging from the commonplace to the esoteric. Is chocolate the rightful king of Valentines Day, or could we do better with a tiger’s unmentionables? Let’s trace the history of these foxy foods and see what science has to say about their amorous assertions.

First comes loves, then comes marriage, then comes a little bit of rat poison in their coffee cup. When love goes wrong, out comes the Victorian obsession with female poisoners: delicate and seductive, these ladies made headlines in the age of yellow journalism for offing their lovers with poisoned food. Come hear their stories and…hey, does this taste like almonds to you? RSVP HERE.

2 Responses to “Masters of Social Gastronomy: Romance and Revenge, January 28”


  • HELLO I WOULD LIKE TO COME BUT IS THIS A SHOW OR A TALK? PL PROVIDE SOME MORE INFO AS I CAN FIND IT ON ANY WEBSITE
    THANKS

    • Hi Nicki. MSG is a series of three talks by me and Jonathan Soma of the Brooklyn Brainery performed in a concert/bar space. There’s an accompanying slide show, and usually free samples. It’s a free, live event. Hope to see you there.

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