Events
Booze And Botany: Adventures In Plant Biology And Eastern European Culture Through The Lens Of Alcohol
Date and Time
Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:00 PM
Location
SpeakEZ Lounge | 600 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids 49503
Description
Speaker: Steve Rybczynski, Dept. of Biology, Grand Valley State University
The chemical and physical properties of alcohol make it suitable as a solvent, preservative, and libation. In this talk, Dr. Rybczynski will discuss the cultural and historical use of ethanol in making plant-based extracts and tinctures, both medicinal and recreational. Special attention will be given to the science and art of making Polish nalewka (nah-LEV-kah) from fruits, roots, and leaves. Tried and tested recipes will be provided.
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