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Colonization to Industrial Revolution (Session 2 of 3-Part Series)Trace the rapid evolution of corn production as America expanded from early colonial settlements into the Industrial Revolution! Join us at Food + Farm Exploration Center for the second installment of Taste of History: The Agricultural & Culinary Journey of Corn, a three-part culinary history series led by Chef Dave. Learn about pioneer agriculture tools, field practices, and early recorded recipes while watching live cooking demonstrations and enjoying authentic tasting samples, recipe cards, and a comforting fall meal.
Guests can register for individual sessions or purchase the Full 3-Session Series Bundle for $120 (a $30 savings)!
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Food + Farm Exploration Center is dedicated to connecting people to the food they eat and the rich agricultural heritage of Wisconsin.
PRICING & TICKET OPTIONS
• Full 3-Session Series Bundle: $120 per person (Save $30 when you register for all 3 sessions prior to October 12!)
• Individual Session Ticket: $50 per person (per session)
• Member Discount: Members save 10% on all ticket options
THREE-PART SERIES SCHEDULE
This program has three sessions in the series. Sessions will start at 5:30 PM and take approximately 2 hours. You don’t have to attend every session, but we recommend attending all to get the full experience!
• Session 1 (Ancient Times to Colonization): Thursday, October 15, 2026
• Session 2 (Colonization to Industrial Revolution): Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Session 3 (Industrial Revolution to Modern Times): Thursday, November 19, 2026
SESSION TWO DETAILS
• Location: Kitchen Lab
• Registration Deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026
• Capacity: Limited to 28 participants
• Includes: Presentations, live culinary demonstrations, take-home recipe cards, tasting samples, and a plated meal-sized portion. (Note: Menu samples and recipes are subject to minor adjustments based on ingredient availability).
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SESSION TWO
• Colonial Agricultural Evolution: Learn about early harvest tools, soil practices, and how European settlers adapted indigenous corn to build early American food systems.
• Historic Recipe Sampling: Taste classic early-American staples including traditional Johnny cakes and hasty pudding.
• Featured Plated Meal: Enjoy a hearty meal featuring tender BBQ pulled pork paired with sweet corn succotash and freshly baked cornbread.
• Interactive Learning: Gain a deeper appreciation for Wisconsin's agricultural roots while learning in our state-of-the-art Kitchen Lab.
PREVIEW OF OTHER SESSIONS
• Session 1 | Ancient Times to Colonization: Discover how early farmers cultivated wild corn, taste tamales and Oneida white corn mush, and enjoy a meal featuring fish (a state favorite)!
• Session 3 | Industrial Revolution to Modern Times: Learn more about how we maximized our use of corn through technology while enjoying vintage and modern recipes like Hoover stew and a crunchy Frito chicken.
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