The Pepin Lecture Series in Food Studies and Gastronomy, cosponsored by Jacques Pepin and Boston University’s Master of Liberal Arts Program in Gastronomy, continues on Thursday, April 18 at 6 with a free lecture at 725 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 313, examining the complexities of Britain’s post-World War II position through the lens of its food relief to Europe. Specifically, it will investigate the efforts made by the Council of British Societies for Relief Abroad, which worked with the British government, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, and voluntary societies to feed the women and children of Europe, particularly those living in Germany and Austria. The discussion will demonstrate the ways that relief initiatives shifted over time due to domestic considerations, British foreign policies, and international relations. Attendees will gain a vital new perspective on Britain’s transatlantic relations and the tensions between the United States and Europe in the early days of the Cold War. For more information visit http://bu.edu/foodandwine
