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Tofu: A Culinary History

Family & KidsAcademic Lectures & PanelsFood & DrinkCooking Classes & CulinaryArts & EntertainmentFamily, Youth & Education / Academic Lectures & PanelsFood & Drink / Cooking Classes & Culinary
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CasualFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersCompetition/TournamentPanel DiscussionPublic
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

Family & KidsCasualFamily-friendlyGeneral PublicParents/ToddlersCompetition/TournamentPanel DiscussionPublic

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    Lansdowne, PA

  • Primary source

    Creative Philadelphia Arts Access Calendar

  • Categories

    Family & Kids, Academic Lectures & Panels, Food & Drink

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    Family & Kids, Casual, Family-friendly, General Public