Borrowed Recipes: Migrant Food Worlds of the Silk Roads

3550 Trousdale Parkway,Los Angeles CA 90089

07 April, 2022

Description

A conversation about the rich and international culinary histories behind the foods of Los Angeles. Many of the foods we enjoy in Los Angeles arrived via long journeys along the ancient Silk Roads, and are the result of countless exchanges between cultures in East and Central Asia, Persia, Western Asia, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. Join us for a conversation about these often hidden—and delicious—culinary histories moderated by science writer Nicola Twilley of the podcast Gastropod, chef Bughra Arkin of Dolan’s Uyghur Cuisine, food archaeologist Farrell Monaco of the blog Tavola Mediterranea, food historian Joseph Nagy of Harvard University, and LAist food critic Elina Shatkin. After the discussion, see—and taste—Silk Road food histories for yourself. Dolan’s Uyghur Cuisine and other L.A.-area restaurants will provide food tastings and live cooking demonstrations of Armenian, Ethiopian, Uyghur, and other culinary favorites from the ancient Silk Roads. Click to read more. COVID-19 Health and Safety: Medical grade masks (surgical, N95, KN95, or KF 94) are required for all attendees, vaccinated or unvaccinated. Attendees who do not have medical grade masks may obtain one when entering campus at the main entry gates.All persons accessing USC campuses must complete Trojan Check, USC's daily wellness assessment, on the day of their visit. In addition to Trojan Check, all persons age 12 and older will be required to show proof of vaccination to enter campus. Either a physical CDC-issued vaccine card or a digital copy will be accepted. As an alternative, guests may show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the event. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test must be accompanied by a photo ID.For more information, please visit the updated campus access protocols page. Presented by USC Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative. Organized by the USC Libraries, USC Center for the Premodern World, USC Archaeology Research Center, and USC East Asian Studies Center at USC Dornsife College. Co-sponsored by Asian Pacific American Student Services.