INLUS Webinar – History of Icelandic Food

INLUS Webinar – A Culinary Journey Through Time: Skyr-Making and Iceland’s Food History

Join Beth Rogers on November 14th for an unforgettable adventure into the past with our exclusive lecture on Food and History, featuring a live skyr-making demonstration!

Spoonful of Skyr

Dive deep into the rich tapestry of history as our expert historian and culinary artisan unravels the fascinating evolution of food through the ages. From the rustic tables of medieval knights to the humble turf homes of Iceland, explore how meals have shaped societies and cultures around the globe.

What to Expect:

• Fun food facts from Beth, the “Dairy Queen of Iceland”
• A step-by-step skyr-making workshop
• A family-friendly event designed to enlighten and entertain.

Don’t miss this chance to embark on a culinary voyage through time. Prepare to be whisked away on a flavorful journey that promises to delight your taste buds and enrich your understanding of history.

Feed your curiosity and join us for an hour of delicious discovery. This is more than just a lecture; it’s a gateway to the past, a celebration of culinary traditions, and a fun-filled experience for all ages.

Beth Rogers

Beth Rogers is an instructor and PhD student at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík, Iceland, studying topics of food history and medieval Icelandic culture for her thesis, “On with the Butter: The Cultural Significance of Dairy Products in Medieval Iceland.”

She has also completed an MA in Medieval Icelandic Studies and an M.Ed. in secondary education and has taught in Taiwan, the US, and Iceland, including the first MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) for the University of Iceland.

Beth Rogers has lots of experience teaching students of all ages on a wide variety of topics. She has written over 30 articles on varied topics such as Viking dairy culture and salt in the Viking Age and medieval period.

When: Thursday, November 14th,  at 12 pm EST /11 am CST / 10 am MST / 9 am PST / 1700 GMT

This event is open to the public and will be recorded.