Past Guest Speakers - 2011 As Always, Julia Presented by Joan Reardon, PhD, Author, Culinary Historian January 15, 2011 Comfort Food (and Wine) in America Presented by Chef Susan and Drew Goss, Owners, West Town Tavern February 12, 2011 The Potato, and The Civil War Two separate, but savory culinary histories Presented by Andrew Smith Author/Teacher/Culinary Historian March 26, 2011 Street Smarts on The Street Food of Vietnam Presented by Mary Aregoni and Matt Eversman Owner, and Executive Chef, Saigon Sisters Restaurant, Chicago April 23, 2011 From Awadh with Love: The Savory History of Indian Slow Cooking Presented by Anupy Singla, Journalist and author, The Indian Slow Cooker May 21, 2011 "Bonjour, Bon Appetit" Presented by Barbara Fairchild, retired Editor, Bon Appetit June 25, 2011 "Viktorija's Secret: The Pleasures of Puglia" Presented by Viktorija Todorovska, author July 23, 2011 "A Lifetime in Food" Presented by Carol Haddix, former Tribune Food Editor August 13, 2011