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Kitchen Botany: Beverages BOT525C
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Beverages that changed the course of history!
Additional Information
Join in an investigation of plants used for beverages and along the way uncover political intrigue, rebellion, and the food of the gods. Which has more caffeine, coffee, tea, or chocolate? Which popular soda started out as a health drink made from prune juice? Is cola addictive? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Nancy Vivrette in her continuing series of classes on Kitchen Botany.
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Event Location
Blaksley Library
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 17, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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Instructor Information
Nancy Vivrette earned a Ph.D. in Plant Ecology at UCSB, taught at UC Berkeley, and was a seed analyst at Ransom Seed Laboratory until her retirement this year. Along with her husband Bob Haller, she is updating the conifer section for the revised Jepson Manual. A current Visiting Research Fellow for SBBG, she is also an avid birder.
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Payment Information
| Non Members |
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$30.00 |
| Members |
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$20.00 |
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