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Snacks: A Canadian Food History

In-Person
Local author Janis Thiessen presents on our deep loyalties to different snack foods, what it means to be an independent snack food producer, the often-quirky ways snacks have been created and marketed, as well as a look at food and labour history. Janis Thiessen is Professor of History and Associate Director of the Oral History Centre at the University of Winnipeg and author of Snacks: A Canadian Food History. Hosted by the Taste Buds Cookbook Club.
Date:
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Time:
6:30PM - 7:15PM
Location:
Meeting Room
Branch:
Fort Garry Library
Audience:
  For Adults  
Audience:
  For Seniors  
Categories:
  Learning & Leisure  
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