Menus reveal more than just what was served—they are silent witnesses to our history, identity, and culture. In this episode, Sander speaks with Hidde, a multifaceted Freemason and master pastry chef, about the rich tradition of the Festive Board.

From the Masonic Museum, where Hidde digitizes historical menus, we explore how these vivid documents—from silk menu cards from 1876 to hand-painted ones from the 1930s—reflect social and cultural shifts.

Freemasons refer to their glasses as "cannons" and their napkins as "banners," and it is this symbolism that gives the festive board a deeper meaning. Hidde emphasizes that even the most ordinary menu can become a historical document, urging today’s Freemasons to preserve the meals of the present for future generations.

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