Beth Forrest

Dr. Beth Forrest is a Professor of Liberal Arts Education at the Metropolitan College, Boston University. She holds a PhD in History from Boston University, along with MA and BA degrees from the same institution. Her professional roles include serving as a James Beard Award Judge, Assistant Director of Programs in Food and Wine at Boston University, and Lecturer at Metropolitan College. She has also held positions at the Open Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts.

Her research focuses on the intersection of food with cultural history, sensory studies, and medieval traditions. Notable works include co-editing Food in Memory and Imagination: Space, Place and Taste (2022) and Introduction to Gastronomy (2015). She has led initiatives such as the "Circus of the Senses" symposium and secured grants including the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation award (2023) for exploring food, race, and humanities.

Her publications analyze topics ranging from culinary symbolism in religious contexts to British perceptions of Spanish cuisine through travelogues. She is actively involved in academic organizations like the Association for the Study of Food and Society, where she served as Board Secretary and Past President. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary culinary practices, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to food studies.