COOKING THE BOOKS: SUMMER FRUITS. Drams, gills, pecks – measurements are not the only things that have changed in the kitchen over the past 300 years! Explore recipes of the past from the Elizabeth Donnell Kay Rare Book Collection. Begin with a talk about fruit breeding in the 1700s and enjoy the selected botanical art. Then, enjoy a demonstration of summer fruit recipes, with explanations of the unusual ingredients and cooking techniques updated for modern-day cooks. Finally, enjoy sampling a variety of dishes.