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"Bridgerton": Dining and Elegant Entertaining in Regency England with Francine Segan
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Francine Segan is a renowned food historian and James Beard-nominated author of six books. She is a regular on TV, appearing frequently on the Food Network, PBS, Discovery, and History Channels. Francine's articles have appeared in Saveur, Epicurious, Vogue, and Fine Cooking Magazine and she is an often-featured expert in newspapers including the Wall St Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. She lectures across the USA at such prestigious venues as the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton University, Smithsonian Museum in DC, Virginia Fine Arts Museum, and 92nd St Y, NYC's premiere cultural center.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
This was a very entertaining and well done seminar! I could have listened to Francine for hours and never tired of her presentation. I love the subject matter of the Regency period and novels written about that period of time, so I loved hearing all the details of how things were really done during that time period.
Francine has clearly done extensive research into her subject matter. She really brought this period to life: plenty of substance but also some fun "tidbits." I recommend this highly, whether you've seen "Bridgerton" or not (I have not).
This was a well-prepared,well organized talk on a subject near and dear to many hearts. Ms. Segan not only has an enormous fund of knowledge but also presents it in an engaging, enthusiastic manner. This was a lovely program. Now, where’s my tea?
In Francine’s delightful lecture, she highlighted the complex etiquette; the over-the-top main dishes and desserts, and the lovely china, silver, crystal, and other objects that Regency aristocrats required.