Early American Holiday Cookery: A Virtual Historic Foodways Seminar
Reginald Martin, executive chef, Lemond Kitchen.
Merinda Watkins, sous-chef, and Reginald Martin, executive chef, Lemond Kitchen.
James Peale, Still Life with Vegetables, 1826, oil on canvas, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Bayou Bend Collection, Museum purchase funded by the Theta Charity Antiques Show in honor of Mrs. Fred T. Couper, Jr.
William Will, Tankard, c. 1764–98, pewter, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Bayou Bend Collection, Museum purchase funded by Greg Curran, Ralph Eads, Jeff Hildebrand, Bill Montgomery, and Tony Petrello at “One Great Night in November, 2016.”
American, Spice Box, c. 1740–1800, black walnut, chestnut, and yellow poplar, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg.
Chinese, Tea Caddy, c. 1795–1805, hard-paste porcelain, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg.
Early American Holiday Cookery: A Virtual Historic Foodways Seminar
Presented by executive chef Reginald Martin and sous-chef Merinda Watkins of Lemond Kitchen catering in Houston
Enjoying wonderful food is a hallmark of the holiday season. Bayou Bend invites you to this free cooking demonstration featuring early American holiday recipes. Menu items include a roasted vegetable dish, a holiday chicken entrée, and gingerbread cake, as well as tea and cider.
From the cozy comfort of your home, watch Chef Reggie create these holiday dishes inspired by history and objects in the Bayou Bend Collection that relate to early American cuisine and dining. Ask questions and chat with the chefs live! Everyone who participates receives the recipes via email the following day.
Monday, December 14, 2020, 7:30 p.m.
• Free livestream via Zoom
Advance registration recommended
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Education programs at Bayou Bend receive generous funding from Sharon G. Dies; Houston Junior Woman’s Club; Susan Vaughan Foundation; Tilman Fertitta Family; William A. and Madeline Smith Charitable Trust; Mrs. Denise D. Monteleone; Mrs. Nancy Glanville Jewell; Bobbie Nau; Marilyn G. Lummis and additional generous donors.
The education programs also receive endowment income from funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ballard and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Tate.