In Celebration of Archives Month, the Hawaiʻi State Archives is proud to present the following presentation, Dishes and Diplomacy: King David Kalākaua at the Table, on October 15, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:00pm at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol Auditorium. This event is being graciously sponsored by Senator Brian Taniguchi. So please join us for what is sure to be an informative and appetizing talk!

About the Presenter:
Kristin McAndrews has a doctorate in English and is a retired Associate Professor of English at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa. Her scholarly work focuses on folklore, storytelling, and the power of food in literature and culture. At UHM and in Paris and Florence, she taught classes in food writing and art, literature, and food. Since retirement, she’s served on the board of Slow Food Oʻahu and has given presentations at the Honolulu Museum of Art on the significant role of food in art.