No Thyme to Cook is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed Food Historian Joyce White for the fifth lecture in this new series – A Taste of History. From the earliest days of Maryland’s settlement by the British in the 17th century, colonists were encouraged to bring apple and pear seeds to make cider and perry (pear cider). From those humble beginnings, Marylanders produced a wide variety of spirited drinks such as whiskey, punch, toddies, flips, shrubs and more. During the presentation, attendees will learn about – and enjoy – many of the popular drinks of old!