This week The Extraordinary Times catches up with local writer and history enthusiast Cheri Brinkman. Cheri has lifelong connections to southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati and the University of California, she has previously taught at UC and Miami University. Since 2010, Cheri has written the Cincinnati and Soup book series, celebrating the food history of the Queen City. She has been a historical speaker in the region, a contributing presenter doing food presentations for Cincinnati and Dayton TV stations, and was involved with Ohio 4H for over twenty years, serving as a County Key Advisor and an Ohio State Fair Judge.
Cheri will be speaking this month, Tuesday, March 28 at 6pm at Miami University Middletown’s Verity Traditions series. Join Cheri as she explores “Hollywood on the Ohio,” showcasing the famous movie stars and showbusiness greats from our region. Free program, light dinner provided. More information and rsvp link at: www.miamioh.edu/regionals/rsvp Cheri notes that profits from the books and talks go to help underwrite CET public television, pet rescues like PAWS and League for Animal Welfare ,and Cancer Free Kids (pediatric cancer research). Cheri be reached at: [email protected] * Who, in your opinion, are the biggest stars from our region? There are a number of truly remarkable film stars and directors from southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky. There are the obvious ones like Doris Day, Tyrone Power, and Roy Rogers but there are numerous others. Most people don't know that there are four Oscar winners from this area [editor’s note: how many can you name?!] and numerous Golden Globe awardees. * Who is an example of a lesser known local star deserving greater recognition, and why? As the program covers the silent film era to the present day, I think one of my favorites is Marguerite Clark who was a famous silent actress of the time. She was second in box office numbers only to Mary Pickford as an ingenue actress. She was the first Snow White on film. * Do you have a theory why this region is a hothouse for showbusiness talent? Southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky are a center of the American Standard midwestern accent. This area also has the culture of the eastern states and the down to earth qualities of the true Midwest. I think that this provides a positive start to many of the local talents who have made it in show business. * In addition to showbusiness, you have a passion for food history. What makes Cincinnati stand out in this regard? The Cincinnati and Soup book series are a fun collection of four books—soon to be five books—of local recipes and stories. Some history some historical, all a positive reflection of who we are in Cincinnati. Cincinnati of course is unique with Cincinnati chili, goetta and mock turtle soup. The books also have a lot of "old school" recipes which are out of print or from local celebrities like Ruth Lyons, Bob Braun, Bonnie Lou, and department stores like Pogue's, Shillito's, etc. * Tell readers a little about your latest book! Currently Cincinnati and Soup: Modern Times is underway, and we are working towards publication this year. The recipes are ones we haven't had in previous books—excepting the Cincinnati chili, goetta, and mock turtle . People seem to like those in the books!
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