Now that we have your attention, we can tell you about an event this Saturday featuring Francine Segan, food historian, cookbook writer, and friend to celebrity chefs. “Aphrodisiacs: Myth or Reality” will start with Ms. Segan’s talk, followed by a dessert reception and a screening of “Moonstruck.”  It’s at the Mahaiwe, Saturday February 13th, 7:00 PM.

Ms. Segan, her writing and her presentations, are favorites at Brook Farm Inn.  We met her several years ago when she wrote about our Lenox, MA bed and breakfast in an article,  ”Best Breakfast in the Berkshires.”  We’ve attended her highly entertaining talks, and we’ve used her cookbooks. 

Information is at www.mahaiwe.org

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We’re delighted that Brook Farm Inn is mentioned by Francine Segan on this terrific website magazine in an article entitled “Summer Breakfasts — Perfect for a Sunday Brunch.”  http://www.bettyconfidential.com/cbc/food-home.html  Francine is a food historian and cookbook author who’s written about us in the past.  She is also a noted presenter, who was at Shakespeare & Co. last night, and our guests who attended raved about her.  We’ve enjoyed Francine’s presentations about food and movies, and also food in Shakespeare’s time. We highly recommend her cookbooks!

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center  in Great Barrington, Massachusetts will have a Summer Chocolate Celebration this Saturday, August 2nd beginning at 6:30 PM.  The featured speaker is Francine Segan, a food historian and author whose lectures are very entertaining. Francine has written an article about Brook Farm Inn, in Lenox Massachusetts, for the Berkshire Eagle, calling our breakfast one of the best in the Berkshires.  This Saturday, the program will also include a screening of the movie “Chocolat” and a tasting, of course! Call the box office for more info:  413-528-0100.