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Reel Tasty: “Tazzeka,” available on Amazon and Kanopy.
Growing up in the Moroccan village of Tazzeka, Elias learned the secrets of traditional Moroccan cuisine from his grandmother who raised him. Years later, meeting a top Paris chef and a young woman named Salma inspires him to leave home. In Paris, Elias faces unstable work and financial hardship as an undocumented immigrant. But he also finds friendship with Souleymane, who helps revive his passion for cooking. (Description from Just Watch and other listings.) Discussion moderated by Angela Chester-Johnson. Monday, December 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88138102993 Dames Who Read: “A History of the World in 6 Glasses,” by Tom Standage. Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In this innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. Representing six eras that span the course of civilization—from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization--each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the interplay of different societies, Standage argues. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink the same way again. Discussion moderated by Sheryl Hoehner. Monday, December 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89717049941
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Join us as we meet to discuss a food-focused book. We meet approximately every six weeks when a Dame selects the book and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. The host chooses a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price, that lends itself to a thoughtful discussion. Eileen maintains a list of suitable books and recommendations to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Dames Who Read, contact Eileen Dykes at [email protected]
BOOK SELECTION: Edible Stories: A Novel in Sixteen Parts by Mark Kurlansky DATE: Monday, November 1, 2021 TIME: 7:00 -8:30 p.m. HOST: Susan Callahan ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85780291600 In these linked stories, Mark Kurlansky reveals the bond that can hold people together, tear them apart, or make them become vegan: food. Through muffins or hot dogs, an indigenous Alaskan fish soup, a bean curd Thanksgiving turkey or potentially toxic crème brulee, a rotating cast of characters learns how to honor the past, how to realize you're not in love with someone any more, and how to forgive. These women and men meet and eat and love, leave and drink and in the end, come together in Seattle as they are as inextricably linked with each other as they are with the food they eat and the wine they drink. Kurlansky brings a keen eye and unerring sense of humanity to these stories. And throughout, his love and knowledge of food shows just how important a role what we eat plays in our lives. BOOK SELECTION: A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage DATE: Monday, December 13, 2021 TIME: 7:00-8:30 p.m. HOST: Sheryl Hoehner ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89717049941 Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage’s deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst. They also represent six eras that span the course of civilization—from the adoption of agriculture, to the birth of cities, to the advent of globalization. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twenty-first century through each epoch’s signature refreshment. As Standage persuasively argues, each drink is in fact a kind of technology, advancing culture and catalyzing the intricate interplay of different societies. After reading this enlightening book, you may never look at your favorite drink in quite the same way again. DAMES WHO READ
Join us as we meet to discuss a food-focused book. We meet approximately every six weeks when a Dame selects the book and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. The host chooses a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price, that lends itself to a thoughtful discussion. Eileen maintains a list of suitable books and recommendations to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Dames Who Read, contact Eileen Dykes at [email protected] BOOK SELECTION: All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food, and the Battle for Women's Right to Vote by DC Dame Laura Kumin. As a bonus, Laura will be joining us to discuss her book. DATE: Monday, July 26 TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. HOST: Eileen Dykes ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85796240482 All Stirred Up: Suffrage Cookbooks, Food,and the Battle for Women's Right to Vote by our own DC Dame Laura Kumin, was written in honor of the centenary of the 19th amendment. This delectable book reveals a new side of the history of the suffrage movement when women enfranchised themselves through the subversive and savvy power of the palate. BOOK SELECTION: The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Divakruni. DATE: Monday, September 13 TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. HOST: Susan Barocas ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81120056889 DAMES WHO READ
Join us as we meet to discuss a food-focused book. We meet every six weeks when a Dame selects the book and leads the discussion. All Dames are welcome. The host chooses a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price that lends itself to a thoughtful discussion. Eileen maintains a list of suitable books to aid the host in her selection. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions about Dames Who Read, contact Eileen Dykes at [email protected]. BOOK SELECTION: A Woman's Place: The Inventors, Rumrunners, Lawbreakers, Scientists, and Single Moms Who Changed the World by Deepi Ahluwalia, Jessica Olah and Stef Ferrari DATE: Monday, June 7 TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. HOST: Paula Jacobson ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82924542276 Discover the trailblazing women who changed the world from their kitchens. If "a woman's place is in the kitchen," why is the history of food such an old boys' club? A Woman's Place sets the record straight, sharing stories of more than 80 hidden figures of food who made a lasting mark on history. DAMES WHO READ Join us as we meet every six weeks to discuss a food-focused book. Our host selects a nonfiction or fiction book (not a recipe book), preferably one that is available in the library or can be purchased at a low price and leads a thoughtful discussion. All Dames are welcome. If you are interested in hosting or have any questions, contact Eileen Dykes at [email protected] BOOK SELECTION: The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by Jennifer Lee DATE: Monday, April 19 TIME: 7-8:30 pm HOST: Gail Forman ZOOM LINK: Please contact Eileen Dykes for zoom link and meeting ID The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food by Jennifer 8 Lee surveys the culinary and social history of Chinese food culture in the U.S., including the fortune cookie (which originated in Japan), its involvement in the indentured servitude of undocumented immigrants, its adoption by Jewish people, its relationship to the real General Tso, and much more.  DAMES WHO READ
DATE: December 14 TIME: 7 p.m. HOST: Sheila Crye BOOK SELECTION: The Migrants Table: Meals and Memories in Bengali-American Households, by Krishnendu Ray Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/r onegister/tZcvfu2opjMtG9Fjo4c4iR3nKNPbHGZ-XCn3 DAMES WHO READ DATE: January 25 TIME: 7 p.m. HOST: Michelle Douglas BOOK SELECTION: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly, by Anthony Bourdain Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdeGrrDojGdMy3HdOkN1LYOJtA9y-m8GP Have any questions about the Dames Who Read or want to host a gathering, contact Eileen Dykes at [email protected] DAMES WHO READ
The following book club meeting will be held December 14. Please join us for a fun discussion. HOST: Sheila Crye will virtually host this Book Club call. DATE: Monday, December 14 TIME: 7:00 p.m. The book title and Zoom link will be sent out shortly. Have any questions about the Dames Book Club or want to host a gathering, contact Eileen Dykes at [email protected] DAMES WHO DINE
DINNER AND A MOVIE: Looking for recommendations for delicious movies? Join us to talk about a favorite movie, TV show or streaming services series with a food theme, or that featured the preparation of a particular dish. Make a replica of it and bring it to our virtual dinner. DATE: Monday, October 26 TIME: 7:00 p.m. on Zoom RSVP: Lori Gardner, [email protected] DAMES WHO READ LDE-DC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting of our Dames book club on Monday, November 2. HOST: Susan Callahan DATE: Monday, November 2 TIME: 7:00 p.m. BOOK SELECTION: Words to Eat By: Five Foods and the Culinary History of the English Language by Ina Lipkowitz explores the stories behind five of our most basic food words. It is free on Audible and available for purchase, both new and used. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83314088327?pwd=TERGQzhXa0YxSHRBTmxFOGsrbmsxZz09 DAMES WHO READ The following book club meeting will be held December 14. HOST: Sheila Crye will virtually host this Book Club call. DATE: Monday,December 14 TIME: 7:00 p.m. The book title and Zoom link will be sent out shortly. Have any questions about the Dames Book Club or want to host a gathering, contact Eileen Dykes at [email protected] DAMES WHO READ — DAMES ONLY
We will ZOOM our next Dames book club meeting. DATE: Monday, June 8 TIME: 7:00 p.m. BOOK SELECTION: Calvin Trillin's Feeding a Yen: Savoring Local Specialties, from Kansas City to Cuzco. It's available both in print and as an ebook. Eileen Dykes invites you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81676514727?pwd=WURJekJIYjlUMmtkMm5wVzdBbCtJQT09 Meeting ID: 816 7651 4727 Password: 978375 One tap mobile +13017158592,,81676514727#,,1#,978375# US (Germantown) DAMES WHO READ - DAMES ONLY BOOK CLUB
DATE: Monday, April 20 TIME: 7:00 p.m. PLACE: ZOOM call, organized by Drew Faulkner RSVP: [email protected] BOOK SELECTION: The Story of Sushi: An Unlikely Saga of Raw Fish and Rice by Trevor Corson. Available both as a book and an ebook. Some members have downloaded on Audible. First VP Lori Gardner is working to set up a Zoom "Getting to Know You" next week. Stay tuned! No in-person programs will be organized until further notice due to the threat of COVD-19. We are looking at doing more public and Dames-only webinars; so, if you have subject and speaker ideas, please reach out to Second VP Edee Hogan, [email protected]. We will resume planning events as soon as is deemed safe for our community and members. |
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