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Author: Libbie Agran

The Heritage Mission Grape Vineyard Projects Update | April 2022

The Heritage Mission Grape Vineyard Projects Update | April 2022

Posted by | May 9, 2022 | |

After two suspenseful years, retired viticulturist Jim Efird and WHP Director Libbie Agran, were reunited with 28 vibrant Mission Grape Vines on the morning of April 7th. We are grateful to Dr. Jean C. Dodson Peterson, Associate Professor of Viticulture at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and the Wonderful Nurseries in Wasco, California, for working with us to establish these vines on their own rootstock.

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Julia Child – America’s First Celebrity Chef

Julia Child – America’s First Celebrity Chef

Posted by | May 5, 2022 | |

This season I am enjoying the series Julia that explores the second half of her life, defined by the moment when Julia Child enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Paris to learn to savor and prepare French cuisine. The year was 1948. She met two women who became dear friends, Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, in her studies. The friendships changed American cuisine and history when the three women opened their own cooking school, L’Ecole des Trois Gourmandes. Their teaching style and collaboration led to their famous cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking which was published in 1961.

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Press & Media

Press & Media

Posted by | Apr 22, 2022 | |

Check out what folks are saying about our exhibits, books, films, and more! We love hearing feedback. If you’ve published an article about our exhibits, projects, or work, please email info@winehistoryproject.org.

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