How did a humble deep-fried confectionary become not only a mass commodity but also, an edible symbol of Canadian identity? U of T History Professor Steve Penfold and celebrated food writer Christine Sismondo will have an enriching yet non-fattening onstage conversation about the growth of a consumer society and 'snack-food patriotism' in Canada, to celebrate the launch of Penfold's pithy new book, Donut: A Canadian History (UTP). Free donuts! At the Gladstone Hotel Ballroom on Tuesday Jan 22 at 7:30 p.m.(doors 7pm). Admission free.
A This Is Not A Reading Series event co-presented by Pages Books & Magazines, University Of Toronto Press, and EYE WEEKLY.
