Epicurean Delights

Summer 2011 Lecture Series

“Epicurean Delights” explored the guilty pleasures of some of our favorite foods and beverages.

The Pleasure of Tea

With Devin Kelly
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Devin Kelly, store manager of Stash Tea in Lake Oswego, will discuss a variety of black and herbal teas. We will sample several hot and iced teas, some of which contain homegrown Oregon ingredients. Stash Tea is a company native to Oregon.

The Pleasure of Cheese

With Sasha Schwenk
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Sasha Schwenk, cheese manager from New Seasons Market in Raleigh Hills, will introduce us to the process of cheese making. We will taste several types of cheeses and learn what makes each cheese unique.

The Pleasure of Wine

With Russ Rosner
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Russ Rosner of Sokol-Blosser Winery in Dundee, Oregon will discuss the varieties of grapes and processes used in winemaking. We will learn about the art of wine tasting and sample different wines.

The Pleasure of Chocolate

With Savina Dazes
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Savina Dazes is a well-known Portland chocolatier renowned for her chocolate tastings. She will discuss the different processes and ingredients used to create some traditional and contemporary flavors of chocolate.