On Monday, December 6, from 7 to 9 p.m., food history writer Dorothy Duncan will be honoured at Fort York at the launch of her latest book, Feasting and Fasting: Canada's Heritage Celebrations (Dundurn Press). Duncan is the author of Nothing More Comforting: Canada's Heritage Food (2003) and Canadians at the Table: Food, Fellowship and Folklore (2007).
The newest book is a cycle through the seasons beginning with New Year's celebrations (both lunar and solar), and Robbie Burns Day, and ending with Christmastime traditions. The chatty style belies the solidly researched grounding; within the first few chapters I had learned about the founding of the first Chinese restaurant in my mother's home town of Brockville, and how to make mock oysters for a landlocked Valentine's Day. There's also a recipe for twelfth-cake!
Admission to the launch is $10, which includes free refreshments. The Volunteer Historic Cooks of Fort York will be on hand to offer a cooking demonstration (with tastings) of some historic Canadian holiday recipes. Call 416-392-6907 ext. 221 for further information or to reserve tickets.
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