Genealogy Group

GP Large Room

Club Member Marcie Ver Ploeg will give an illustrated slide presentation titled, “Rediscovery of Edna Lewis.  In 1983, R. B. and Jenny Fitch recruited 66 year old African American Chef and author Edna Lewis of New York City to the Fearrington House Restaurant as guest chef. Her chocolate soufflé remains on the dessert menu to this day.  Marcie, a semi-retired culinary professional will reveal some of the secrets she has unraveled about this legendary yet enigmatic Grande Dame of Southern Cooking.

Interested members of the community are welcome to attend.