Meatless Monday

Mon, September 24, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

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Baking Basics with Rose Levy Beranbaum

Thu, September 27, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join award-winning author and cook Rose Levy Beranbaum for an evening of desserts, including demonstrations on how to prepare two of her favorite recipes: a buttery, tart Apple Galette and a luscious Fudgy Pecan Meringue. Come ready to be inspired and take your sweets to the next level this…

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CityLife Clinic: Adult Nutrition Workshop

Fri, September 28, 2018 10:30 A.M.
Walnut Street West

This workshop, led by a registered dietitian, is being offered by the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's Adult and Senior Nutrition Program in conjunction with CityLife Clinics. The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI) is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at…

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Meatless Monday

Mon, October 1, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

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Cookbook Club

Sat, October 6, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Do you enjoy cooking and eating with friends? Join us one Saturday a month as we explore a new cookbook. We’ll each choose a recipe from the featured cookbook, prepare it at home, and bring it to the library, where we will share a meal together. Registration is required and space is…

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Anatomy Eats, Part One

Tue, October 9, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

This class is the first in a series that explores physiological systems of the body by way of cuisine and anatomy. Taste a heart, eat a brain, and dine on blood as prepared by chef Ari Miller as physician Jonathan Reisman explains the intricate workings of those very same organs. Anatomy Eats…

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Intro to Mozzarella

Wed, October 10, 2018 6:30 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

In this workshop, we'll learn about milk, Pennsylvania's local dairy culture, and the basics of pasta filata cheeses. Alex Jones will demonstrate and sample a quick-set mozzarella recipe that's easy to make at home with raw milk and a few simple ingredients. Alex Jones is a writer,…

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Meatless Monday

Mon, October 15, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

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Knife Skills 101

Tue, October 16, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join chef Joan Jablonoski for a primer on knife skills. This hands-on class will feature a selection of favorite fall recipes to understand and practice the use of a standard chef’s knife safely and effectively. Learn standard cuts and build your confidence in the kitchen. Tips on knife…

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Still Life Painting with Mike Geno: Pretzels

Sat, October 20, 2018 11:00 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Join fine artist Mike Geno for a hands-on painting and tasting class featuring Philadelphia's quintessential salty snack: the soft pretzel! Mike will create still life compositions of our culinary models in multiples and singles, with an eye towards lighting, rhythm, and movement. In a small…

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Building Food and Farm Policy from the Ground Up

Thu, October 25, 2018 10:00 A.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

BUILDING FOOD AND FARM POLICY FROM THE GROUND UP: Working collectively to advance food and farm policies by and for our communities Price: $30* Pre-registration is required by October 17 via Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/ya56gdbe *Includes lunch How does public policy affect your work,…

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Nourishing Literacy: Family Cooking Class

Sat, October 27, 2018 12:00 P.M.
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

Nourishing Literacy is the Culinary Literacy Center's hands-on cooking school-visit program for students in PreK through middle school. Now, the whole family is invited to join Nourishing Literacy at Blackwell Regional Library. Join us for an interactive cooking class - all ages welcome!…

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This Is What Democracy Cooks Like

Sat, November 3, 2018 1:00 P.M.
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library

Try delicious, healthy food samples, learn plant-based recipes, and take part in fun, food-centered crafts. Also, hear about food justice and how the legislative process affects what's on our kitchen tables. This program is co-presented by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy…

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Cookbook Club

Sat, November 3, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Philadelphia City Institute

Do you enjoy cooking and eating with friends? Join us one Saturday a month as we explore a new cookbook. We’ll each choose a recipe from the featured cookbook, prepare it at home, and bring it to the library, where we will share a meal together. Registration is required and space is…

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Meatless Monday

Mon, November 5, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

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Rolling Out The Dough: Pasta Redux

Mon, November 5, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Back by popular demand! Join local chef Joan Jablonoski for a pasta making and tasting class. In a group setting, you will receive hands-on instruction on how to use pasta sheeters and your own hands to create fresh pasta dough and shapes. The class will include three pastas (pappardelle,…

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Becoming U.S.: Food and Culture

Thu, November 15, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Food is one of the strongest identifiers of place and home, and as such it can unite and separate us. This unique program will feature a panel discussion and cooking demonstration with culinary leaders in Philadelphia whose identities have informed their approach to cooking and food as vehicles…

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Donut Making for Families with Federal Donuts Chef Matt Fein

Sat, November 17, 2018 2:00 P.M.
Culinary Literacy Center at Parkway Central Library

Caregivers with children ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate in our sweetest family cooking class yet! We will be learning how to make donuts from scratch with Philadelphia’s own Federal Donuts chef Matt Fein. Together, we’ll explore the ingredients and steps that go into the…

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Meatless Monday

Mon, November 19, 2018 4:00 P.M.
South Philadelphia Library

Join Chef Char Nolan for an all-ages vegan cooking class. All levels of experience welcome.

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Comforting Fall Side Dishes

Mon, November 19, 2018 6:00 P.M.
Fumo Family Library

Fall is all about cozy sweaters and warm, comforting foods. Savor the flavors of fall with Chef Dolores as we create crowd-pleasing sides that feature the best produce of this chilly-weather season. Come ready to taste dishes that will complement any meal and might even steal the show!

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