Coffee Break
Time to replenish caffeine levels! Perhaps we talk about. . . how our spice cupboards compare with those of our parents’ (or anything else that suits our fancy)? Your hosts…
Coffee Break
More coffee, and don't forget the water - and then perhaps we talk about. . . Proustian memories: what herbs or spices transport you to another place (or anything else…
Tea Break
To blend or not to blend, that is the question ... Over delicious saffron tea (check out David Tanis' recipe!), let's linger at the lunch table and discuss those beautiful dishes.…
Tea Break
Following the keynote by Vivienne Lo, let's gather for tea, to continue discussing informally. And who knows? Our speaker may even drop in to chat. Your host will be Naomi…
Pre-dinner Drinks
Let's gather on the shores of the Bosporus, raki glass in one hand, the other free to grab a slice of melon and some feta cheese, mingle and chat -…
Bar
Wine with spicy food? Not beer? Why not? Pass me lassi or masala chai! Let's meet at the bar and in the garden, and share thoughts about Asma's wonderful offerings…
Bar
After immersing ourselves into the wonderful world of the Spice Bazaar, describe the flavours in your imagination... Your hosts will be Gamze Ineceli and Harold McGee.
Sunday Breakfast
By now we've all really bonded and feel like family... could you please pass me the tea? Who did you hang out with last night? Your host will be Máirtín…
Coffee Break
Sunday morning - coffee badly needed! And then perhaps we share . . . our favorite kitchen gadgets and techniques for using spices (or anything else that suits our fancy)?…
Tea Break and a Recap of The Weekend
Bottoms up, it's just the beginning of the end! Let's have tea, recap the weekend marathon and get ready for the quieter waters of The Conference. Your hosts will be…
Afternoon Tea
Let's reconvene for afternoon tea and chat about the past weeks - what were your discoveries?
2023 Topic Selection
Symposium tradition dictates that the final session be devoted to democratically selecting the theme for the symposium three years hence. The session is joyfully chaotic and will be hosted by…
