Slaving Over a Hot Medieval Stove
An illuminated manuscript offers a glimpse into the 13th-century kitchen.
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Just Desserts – Gourmet Gothic Sweets
When you hear the word “Gothic,” what comes to mind? Black-lipstick-wearing teens? Cathedrals with flying buttresses? What about lavender pudding or torta bonissima? Students... Read More
At the Roman Table: Fish Sauce, Sausage-Stuffed Pig, and Good Conversation
On a recent midsummer’s evening, the Getty hosted a program called At the Roman Table: A Culinary Adventure at the Getty Villa. The event... Read More
“Paris: Life & Luxury”—In Culinary Form
Paris in the mid-18th century was a time of invention in the culinary arts. Food was an integral part of the fashion and culture... Read More
Imagining the Culinary Past in France: Recipes for a Medieval Feast
Even in the Middle Ages, food was not a matter to be taken lightly.
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Comfort Food the Ancient Greek Way: Zeno of Citium’s Lentil Soup Recipe
A rich and flavorful soup from ancient times.
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Mrs. Garrett’s Carrot Cake, A Slice of Getty Villa History
Opening a new museum involves many tasks—and deciding what to display isn’t the only one. There’s also the matter of how to feed hungry... Read More
The Perfect Summer Picnic
After a cool early summer, toasty picnic weather has finally arrived in L.A. The Getty is a great place for outdoor eats—this weekend, the... Read More
Cook Your Own Aztec Feast
Mexican cooking as we know and love it in the U.S.—moles, carne asada, burritos, cafe con leche, loads of melty cheese—would have been unrecognizable... Read More
Eating with the Elite: A Culinary Tour of the Machine d’Argent
This spring the Museum is offering a feast of tours and courses about food in art. Nancy Real and Lilit Sadoyan, two gallery teachers,... Read More
Picturing Food: A New Social Art?
In this era of documenting and sharing our food online, what do our photographs say about us?
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