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Tofu: A Culinary History
- When:
- February 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
- Where:
- Philadelphia, PA
- Source:
- Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar
The history of tofu is anything but bland! Spend an engaging evening with the Science History Institute’s Jesse Smith and food historian Russell Thomas, author of "Tofu: A Culinary History." In this lively talk, Thomas traces tofu’s remarkable journey from its ancient origins in East Asia to its global rise as a staple of modern plant-based cuisine. Blending cultural history, food science, and surprising culinary anecdotes, he reveals how a humble soybean product became a symbol of tradition, in