Made in California

Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Made In California,” by George Geary, on Saturday, September 16 in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd.

A&W Root Beer, Foster’s Freeze, IHOP, Der Wienerschnitzel, See’s Candy, Jack in the Box. You name the American food icon, and chances are its roots are in California. But what are their origin stories? Who started the very first branch? Where were the original buildings? What made them famous? And for the few who are no longer around, or that have a smaller footprint than they had in their glory days, what happened to them? Food historian and chef George Geary answers these questions and more as he takes his audience on a sentimental journey of some of America’s most iconic foods during his presentation.

George Geary is an award-winning chef, best-selling author and renowned educator. A former pastry chef for the Walt Disney Company, George is a Certified Culinary Professional, and was awarded Culinary Educator of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. George is the author of L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants, Fair Foods: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America’s State & County Fairs, and eleven cookbooks including The Cheesecake Bible, The Complete Baking Cookbook, and 500 Best Sauces, Salad Dressings, Marinades & More. He is a frequent guest on national and local television and lives in the Greater Los Angeles area.