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SUMMARY:The Cake Share
DESCRIPTION:Beginning at 1:30 PM\, drop into the library with a cake — homemade or store bought — to share and then enjoy a taste of cake during Chef Lori Parrett’s cake discussion. *Cake not required to enjoy presentation*
URL:https://harrisburglibrary.org/event/the-cake-share/
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SUMMARY:The Frosted Republic – How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake
DESCRIPTION:The library is proudly partnering with Illinois Humanities to host a discussion by Illinois Road Scholar\, Lori Parrett. She will be discussing “The Frosted Republic – How Illinois Taught America to Celebrate in Cake.” \nCake is more than dessert; it’s a reflection of who we are and how we celebrate. The Frosted Republic traces Illinois’ surprising role in shaping America’s sweet traditions—from Wilton’s early classrooms in Roseland\, to Duncan Hines’ Chicago food guides\, to Sara Lee’s Downers Grove bakery that made celebration accessible to every freezer aisle. Together\, these stories reveal how Illinois became a quiet engine of cultural joy\, teaching the nation to express love\, resilience\, and creativity through buttercream\, boxed mixes\, and pound cakes. \nChef Lori Parrett leads audiences through this history as both pastry chef and storyteller\, blending archival research\, lived experience\, and visual demonstration. Using slides\, vintage imagery\, and a few edible artifacts\, she invites participants to see cake decorating as both craft and cultural record—evidence of migration\, ingenuity\, and the art of making do. Warm\, interactive\, and grounded in Illinois history\, The Frosted Republic reminds audiences that every piped rose and every slice shared tells a story about who we are and how we celebrate together.
URL:https://harrisburglibrary.org/event/the-frosted-republic-how-illinois-taught-america-to-celebrate-in-cake/
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