The Newberry Library, My Home Away From Home

If you have never been to the Newberry Library then you are missing out on discovering one of Chicago's hidden treasures. Nestled in a late 19th century building on the intersection of Walton and Dearborn, the Newberry Library has become my home away from home. I love exploring the valuable collections that the library holds, making new discoveries each and every day. The Newberry is a place that has allowed me to further explore my love for culinary history, a love so deep and crazy that I am determined to get my PhD in culinary history.
During the Spring 2013 I was fortunate enough to be one of five students from Loyola chosen to partake in the Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar, or NLUS. It was an experience that greatly tested my limits, expectations, and research abilities. However, in the end the lessons learned and my finished research paper were well worth the struggle. I am now back at the Newberry for the summer compiling a culinary bibliography for the Culinary Historians of Chicago. If you haven't guessed by now I have a deep love for three thing, food, history, and the smell of old books. So come along with me as I take you through my experience at the Newberry Library and show you the historical culinary texts hidden amongst its stacks. I promise you that it will be the journey of a life time full of many new and exciting experiences.