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The Brainery Shop is Open!

Do you like facts? Do you like bags? Do you like anything? In any case, we recommend popping over to the Brainery shop for all sorts of fun purchasables, such as...

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THE BRAINERY TOTE

If that's not self-explanatory I don't know what is! It has gussets, so you can tote your erudite tomes around without too much trouble.

 

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THE MEAT CARD

Ever felt fear in the meat aisle? Fret no more - our wallet-sized card will guide you through your...

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Coming up at the Brainery: March 26-March 30

We have lots of free/not-free-yet-awesome things coming your way this week! 

First, on Tuesday, come on up to Public Assembly for our the next installment of our Masters of Social Gastronomy lectures. They're free monthly talks on all things food history and science, presented by Sarah Lohman of Four Pounds Flour and our very own Jonathan Soma

This month, we're taking on imitation ingredients, and, best of all, there'll be a...

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Course Preview: The Brontë Sisters

Charlotte's teaching a three-week course on everyone's favorite literary sisters, the Brontes, and we're pretty thrilled to be hosting. Below's a preview of the class, and you can rest assured that you don't need to have had to read their entire ouevre to enjoy it. Details and register.

From Charlotte: 

Some literature just shouldn't be taught in schools. Not because it's too racy or too incomprehensible, but because a two-week...

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Masters of Social Gastronomy: The Flavor Battles

Our next MSG lecture is on Tuesday, March 27, and it's going to be the most epic yet, as we take on the history and science of imitation ingredients. There'll even be a sample-heavy showdown where you get to definitively decide if there's any difference between artifical and natural flavorings. RSVP now!

As for the lectures, Sarah will explore the history of artificial food, starting with medieval feasts obsessed with disgusting...

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Course Preview: Reading Octavia Butler

We're thrilled to be hosting a class (starts next week!) on the super fascinating science fiction writer Octavia Butler. During our two weeks together, we'll focus on three short stories from one of her most famous collections, Bloodchild. We'll also eat some sci-fi themed snacks. 

To introduce you to Octavia a bit more, here's a class preview from your co-teachers, Felicia and Wynnie. You can get more details on the class and sign up...

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