Newton Reads has selected Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine by Sarah Lohman for our community-wide read this spring. The unique culinary history of America offers a fascinating look at our past and uses long-forgotten recipes to explain how eight flavors changed how we eat.

Join Professor Emily Gonzalez for an exploration into the history and science of vanilla. A Jamaican native, Professor Gonzalez has taught at Northern Essex Community College for the last 13 years.