Cooking/Food Author Talks

Featuring a different cookbook author monthly, offering a glimpse into a world of diverse cuisines and cultures.

	The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson Tuesday, August 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration Register for the event
	Simple, Sustainable, and Delicious Meals with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy Tuesday, June 23rd 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT Kadri, CEO & Founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and Loupy, Renowned Food and Recipe Writer Register for the event
	The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us: A Sweeping History of Food and Culture with Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson Tuesday, April 2nd 2024 at 11:00 AM PDT A Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration Register for the event
	The Lure and Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine with Dr. Robert Lustig Tuesday, January 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM PST Physician and New York Times Bestselling Author of Fat Chance Register for the event
	My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food – Author Talk with Lidia Bastianich Thursday, September 7th 2023 at 4:00 PM PDT Emmy award-winning public television host, a best‐selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business Register for the event
	Southern Inspired: More Than 100 Delicious Dishes from My American Table to Yours – Author Talk with Celebrity Chef Jernard A. Wells Tuesday, March 21st 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT Award-Winning TV Host, Celebrity Chef, and Bestselling Cookbook Author of Southern Modified and Southern Inspired Register for the event