Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece
Francine Segan
“Pleasure is the beginning and the end of living happily.” —Epicurus, 3rd century BC
Engage in tantalizing tales and samplings of the foods and dining customs of ancient Greece, including the philosopher’s writings on wine, health and even dinner party seating! Discover the ancient Greek food myths on everything from how Athens got its name to why Zeus punished the honeybee. Besides learning the origins of candles on a birthday cake, flower girls at weddings, throwing a pinch of salt over our shoulder and what the first Olympic athletes ate, you’ll discover the health secrets of Hippocrates, Plato and Socrates.
1 Session: $40
Brief Biography
Francine Segan is the author of The Philosopher’s Kitchen, Shakespeare’s Table and Movie Menus. Her most recent books are The Opera Lover’s Cookbook and Dolci: Italy’s Sweets. She has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs.
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Dinner with Socrates: Feasting in Ancient Greece
Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2012, 7 pm
Venue: TBD
Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St
Event Code: TW12S61085
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