Save the Date: Praline Forum: Creole Sweet: The Praline and Its World - June 9, 2012

Save the date! Styling and location by Lucullus, New Orleans. Photograph by Keely Merritt, THNOC Creole Sweet: The Praline and Its World A presentation of The Historic New Orleans Collection and Dillard University’s Ray Charles Program and Institute for the Study of Culinary Cultures Join us for Creole Sweet, a day-long forum featuring talks and panel discussions on the vending, production, and consumption of the quintessential Louisiana candy and its cousins. Our culinary journey will wend its way from Mexico to Jamaica, from Puerto Rico to the Pelican State, and into praline-loving households worldwide. The forum opens with a keynote address by Dr. Jessica Harris and brings together such distinguished speakers as Fany Gerson, Nicole Taylor, Susan Tucker, and Patrick Dunne. Reception Friday, June 8 6–8 p.m. 533 Royal St. Forum Saturday, June 9 Registration 8–8:45 a.m., sessions 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. Registration: $50 per person, $35 for Dillard faculty, THNOC members and students Call (504) 523-4662 or click here to register.

Save the Date: Praline Forum: Creole Sweet: The Praline and Its World - June 9, 2012