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Author Talk: A Culinary History of Missouri

Join us on March 25, 2022, at 1:00 pm as the Field House Museum welcomes back Suzanne Corbett for a talk on her latest book, A Culinary History of Missouri: Foodways & Iconic Dishes of the Show-Me State. Nestled in the heart of the country, the history of food in Missouri stretches from the earliest days of Native American settlers to the chefs and unique food companies on The Hill. For this program, Suzanne Corbett will take guests from those early days to the present time as she explores the plates and tastes that have made way for iconic Missouri dishes like Kansas City burnt ends, St. Louis gooey butter cake, and Springfield cashew chicken. 

This program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance through Eventbrite, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org. Books may be purchased ahead of time for signing through the Museum’s online shop while supplies last.

About the Speaker

Suzanne Corbett is a national award-winning writer and media producer. She contributes to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, RealFoodTraveler.com, AAA Traveler and AAA World magazines, and more. Corbett is co-author of A Culinary History of Missouri: Foodways & Iconic Dishes of the Show-Me-State, and author of the award-winning books The Gilded Table: Recipes and Table History from the Campbell House, Pushcarts & Stalls: The Soulard Market History Cookbook, and Unique Eats and Eateries of St. Louis. She is the winner of two Telly Awards, a Davey Award, the recipient of the Missouri Media Award from the Department of Agriculture Missouri Wine and Grape Program, and the Quest Award from the National Federation of Press Women’s Missouri affiliate.