Calling all food-lovers! Join us for the first event in our 5-part "Food & Friends" series. In this series we will celebrate food and cuisine through a variety of food-related events. Meet other people in your community", enjoy learning about food and cooking, and have fun with us. Feel free to attend all of the topics, or pick the ones that suit your interests. For February, in honor of African American History Month, we will be listening to a recorded author talk with Celebrity Chef, Jernard A. Wells. Before the talk you will have time to meet other food enthusiasts, browse our latest cookbooks, and pick out a bookmark. Light snacks provided. Registration is appreciated. Ages 18+ please. 

Food & Friends Schedule of Events:

Feb. 17 @ 4 pm:  Southern Inspired: Recorded Author Talk with Celebrity Chef Jernard A. Wells

March 12 @ 4:30 pm: Vegetable Gardening Basics 

March 20 @ 4:15 pm: The Art of Napkin Folding & Recipe Swap (limited seats, registration required)

April TBA

May TBA!

About the recorded author event:

"A talk that will leave you starving for more! Join us as we chat with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours.

Delicious and inventive recipes that remix the traditional flavors and classic dishes of Southern food and celebrate African-American culinary contributions to tables worldwide—from the host of CLEO TV’s New Soul Kitchen. After growing up in Mississippi, Jernard Wells brought the familiar dishes and bold flavors of the South along his culinary journey to become a chef, restaurateur, and TV host. With Southern Inspired, Jernard continues his journey—retracing the steps of generations of African American cooks whose creations have contributed to global kitchen tables since slavery. Southern food defines American food at large, and Chef Jernard takes it to a whole new level while still honoring its roots. Chef Jernard also brings in flavors from the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, always with his signature Southern flair. This cookbook shares 100 recipes that are approachable for both beginners and more experienced cooks."