Whatever Happened to Tuna Noodle Casserole?
The mere mention of “Tuna Noodle Casserole”—the one made with canned tuna, packaged noodles, and canned soup—to an American of a certain age can call up powerful memories. Love it or hate it, Tuna Noodle Casserole has been an icon of American home cooking since the 1950s. This program invites the audience to think about the ways in which the family dinner table and American culture have changed since the days of Leave It to Beaver and the role of the food industry in American food culture.
Penelope Bingham holds degrees from Wellesley College and the University of Chicago and has been an avid collector and appraiser of cookbooks for many years. Her personal collection of cookbooks now exceeds well over 2,000 volumes, and she has given numerous programs on American culture and cookbooks to libraries and professional organizations around Illinois.
Penelope Bingham is fully booked for the Road Scholars program through 11/1/11. You may apply for another Road Scholar or contact Penelope and try to arrange a program independent of IHC involvement.
