LENOX, Mass. — Culinary historian Becky Libourel Diamond, author of "The Gilded Age Cookbook" will give a lecture and food presentation  on Saturday, November 9, from 2 – 4 pm at Ventfort Hall.

 

According to a press release: 

 

From delicate tea sandwiches to the sweet delight of sugar plums and jumbles, Becky will showcase how these treats were crafted to dazzle the most discerning of palates. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of these recreated delicacies along with an elegant tea, making this a truly immersive experience of Gilded Age gastronomy.

 

Becky Libourel Diamond is a food writer, librarian, and research historian. Her latest book, "The Gilded Age Cookbook," blends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic menus and recipes updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of "The Thousand Dollar Dinner" and "Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School." Her current project is "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook," slated for a fall 2025 release. She lives in Yardley, Penn.

 

Tickets are $45. The ticket price includes access to Ventfort Hall from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the day of the event. Reservations are highly encouraged as seating is limited, with walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations, visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.