LECTURES
I love to share my knowledge and inspire curiosity by presenting food history
lecturesand workshops at libraries, community and
senior centers, and for hobbyist groups.
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix Since the 1950s, the name Duncan Hines has been synonymous with boxed cake mix. But who was Duncan Hines? And how did he influence American food history? Join writer and history enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen for an in-depth look at this Chicago-based traveling salesman’s fascinating life, from the coveted restaurant recommendations included in his Christmas card that became "Adventures in Good Eating" to the products still bearing his name on today’s grocery shelves.
Audience: Adult, Seniors Length: 75 minutes (60 minute presentation, plus 15 minutes Q & A) Format: Power Point, Lecture, Q & A |
Sweet Treats of the Midwest Join author and food enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen as she uncovers the fascinating history of four desserts all originating in the Midwest, from Bertha Palmer’s brownie to the invention of the Twinkie, from the birth of Rice Krispie Treats to the creation of the Bundt cake. Amy will also share tricks to making seasonal variations of these treats, perfect for celebrations and holidays.
Audience: Adult, Seniors Length: 75 minutes (60 minute presentation, plus 15 minutes Q & A) Format: Power Point, Lecture, Q & A |
UPCOMING EVENTS...
Tuesday June 18, 2024@ 7pm
Palatine Public Library
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix
Thursday June 27, 2024 @ 7pm
Elmhurst Public Library
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix
Tuesday July 9, 2024 @ 2pm
Park Ridge Public Library
Sweet Treats
of the Midwest
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 @ 1:30 pm
Vernon Township Community Service Building
2900 N. Main Street, Buffalo Grove
Sweet Treats
of the Midwest
Wednesday October 16 @ 6pm
Villa Park Library
Sweet Treats
of the Midwest
Monday, November 4, 2024 @ 1pm
Prospect Heights Public Library
Sweet Treats
of the Midwest
Wednesday
Feb 12, 2025 @ 1pm
Glenview Park District
The Eastwing Wing Senior Center
Sweet Treats
of the Midwest
Thursday
July 17,2025 @6pm
Creekside Cookers
Del Webb, Elgin, IL
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix
PAST EVENTS...
Monday May 6, 2024 @ 7pm
Indian Trails Library (Wheeling, IL)
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 1:30 pm
Geneva Public Library
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Tuesday May 21, 2024 @1pm
The Hadassah Society Temple Beth Israel
Skokie, IL
Duncan Hines:
More Than Cake Mix
Thursday May 23, 2024 @ 6pm
Oak Park Public Library
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix
REGISTER
The East Wing Glenview Senior Center- April 10, 2024 @ 1pm
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix
Bartlett Library-February 21, 2024 @ 7pm
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Gail Borden Public Library-February 14, 2024 @ 7pm
Sweet Treats of the Midwest-ZOOM
Cary Area Library-January 17, 2024 @ 7pm
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Fremont Public Library - November 13,2023 @ 7 pm
JCC Chicago-November 15, 2023 @ 12pm
Vernon Area Public LIbrary-December 5, 2023 @ 1 pm
Geneva Public Library District-October 5, 2023 @ 1pm
Cary Area Public Library-September 20, 2023 @ 7pm
Elgin Public Library-August 29, 2023 @ 7pm
Park Ridge Public Library-August 24, 2023 @ 7pm
Vernon Area Public Library-July 25, 2023 @ 1pm
Bartlett Public Library-July 19, 2023 @ 7pm
Indian Trails Library (Wheeling)-June 26 @ 2pm
Prospect Heights Public Library-June 12, 2023 @ 1pm
Algonquin Library-January 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm
Fremont Public Library-November 28, 2023 @ 7pm
Indian Trails Library (Wheeling, IL)
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 1:30 pm
Geneva Public Library
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Tuesday May 21, 2024 @1pm
The Hadassah Society Temple Beth Israel
Skokie, IL
Duncan Hines:
More Than Cake Mix
Thursday May 23, 2024 @ 6pm
Oak Park Public Library
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix
REGISTER
The East Wing Glenview Senior Center- April 10, 2024 @ 1pm
Duncan Hines: More Than Cake Mix
Bartlett Library-February 21, 2024 @ 7pm
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Gail Borden Public Library-February 14, 2024 @ 7pm
Sweet Treats of the Midwest-ZOOM
Cary Area Library-January 17, 2024 @ 7pm
Sweet Treats of the Midwest
Fremont Public Library - November 13,2023 @ 7 pm
JCC Chicago-November 15, 2023 @ 12pm
Vernon Area Public LIbrary-December 5, 2023 @ 1 pm
Geneva Public Library District-October 5, 2023 @ 1pm
Cary Area Public Library-September 20, 2023 @ 7pm
Elgin Public Library-August 29, 2023 @ 7pm
Park Ridge Public Library-August 24, 2023 @ 7pm
Vernon Area Public Library-July 25, 2023 @ 1pm
Bartlett Public Library-July 19, 2023 @ 7pm
Indian Trails Library (Wheeling)-June 26 @ 2pm
Prospect Heights Public Library-June 12, 2023 @ 1pm
Algonquin Library-January 11, 2023 @ 6:30 pm
Fremont Public Library-November 28, 2023 @ 7pm
I have also presented lectures, facilitated
workshops or served on speaker panels
at the following venues:
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