Aurora Historical Society salutes immigrant kitchens
The culinary traditions of the many ethnic groups which built Aurora from 1834 to the present will be celebrated at "History on a Fork," an evening of diverse food and drink Friday, April 27, at One E. Benton St. in downtown Aurora. The event is a fundraiser for the Aurora Historical Society.
Guests will browse a buffet laden with the food of 10 or more nationalities, all of whom contributed substantially to the development of the city. Dishes such as bouneschlupp, a creamy green bean soup from Luxembourg, and romeritos con camaron, a traditional Christmas shrimp stew from southern Mexico, will be featured.
Other items will include garlic sausage made by the parishioners of St. George Romanian Catholic Parish in Aurora, and rugine duona, Lithuanian rye bread. There will also be food from the Greek, Italian, Irish, Indian, African American, German, Puerto Rican and Jewish communities.
An open bar will serve wines and beers from various countries.
"Home is at the heart of great food" says organizer Mary Clark Ormond of the historical society. "Just think of the many thousands of newcomers to this city who, in the midst of an often-confusing new life, found a place of comfort in the kitchen. That's what we want to capture."
The event will run from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person, $45 for society members. There will be live music.
Reservations are required and can be made online at www.aurorahistory.net or by calling (630) 906-0650.