The Culinary Historians of Southern California will hear food historian Barbara Haber speak on “Cooking in Captivity: How American Civilians Survived WWII in Japanese Prison Camps” at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 9 at the Central Library downtown. Free admission.
Immediately after attacking Pearl Harbor, the Japanese invaded the Philippines and imprisoned thousands of American civilians who spent the war years deprived of food. Many internees recorded their experiences, among them Natalie Crouter, a remarkable Boston-bred woman who kept a diary that describes how food preoccupied every prisoner.
Haber will share her research and insights about Crouter and other internees who spent the war years in prison camps.
A reception with themed refreshments will follow the talk at 11:30 a.m.
A former director of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Haber currently serves on the Awards Committee and chairs the Who’s Who Committee of the James Beard Foundation.
Contact: (323) 663-5407.
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