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Cookin' with Books: Food of Life

A Virtual Event
2021-03-23 19:30:00 2021-03-23 20:30:00 America/Chicago Cookin' with Books: Food of Life Highland Park Public Library -

Tuesday, March 23
7:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2021-03-23 19:30:00 2021-03-23 20:30:00 America/Chicago Cookin' with Books: Food of Life Try out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience on Zoom with fellow foodies. Highland Park Public Library -

Try out recipes from each meeting's cookbook selection, then discuss your experience on Zoom with fellow foodies.

On March 23, we're cookin' from Food Of Life: Ancient Persian And Modern Iranian Cooking And Ceremonies by Najmieh Batmanglij. The author began this book for her children, and this 25th anniversary edition brings together decades of work to introduce her cuisine and culture to Westerners. Try one or more recipe and join us to discuss!

Food of Life is available with no waiting from Hoopla. 

Cookin' with Books will start at 7:30PM CST every other Tuesday night.

Even if you haven't had time to cook, join us to discuss food!

This is an online event held via Zoom. Details on how to participate will be sent after registration.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting & Maker | Books & Authors |

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