Meet Diane Imrie author of Cooking Close to Home.

Join us for an afternoon of fresh local food as author Diane Imrie talks about her passions for seasonal foods. She will be here promoting her new book "Cooking Close to Home" and cooking up a few of her favorite summer dishes while talking about supporting local farmers, cooking within the season, and enjoying the bounty of Quebec.

Saturday, June 5th

1pm

$45, includes tasting and cookbook

Meet Ted Reader, author of Everyday Gourmet Burgers.

Join us for an evening filled with great tips on how to make a variety of mouth-watering gourmet burgers. On this evening you will not only learn how to make more than just plain, old hamburgers, but you will also taste many of Ted’s exciting and delicious new burger recipes. Ground chuck will never be the same again!

Monday, May 17th

6pm

$45, includes tasting and cookbook

Meet Janna Gur, author of The Book of New Israeli Food.

  By traveling the vast landscapes and cityscapes, Janna captures the essence of Israel and its gastronomy. The recipes offered in the book reveal to the world the dramatic revival of local cuisine, as well as the beauty and uniqueness of the country and its people. Join us on this evening to meet Janna and taste some of her favourite recipes as she shares her stories from Israel.

Thursday, May 6th

6:30pm

$45, includes tasting and cookbook

Meet Geoff Andrew, author of The Slow Food Story.

Geoff will be reading excerpts from his book and sharing his ideas on food, farming, and the effects of the global Slow Food movement. Also joining us on this afternoon are local farmer Nasser Boumenna of Les Jardins d'Arlington, an organic farm in the Eastern Townships, and Kurt from La Coop La Maison Verte, a long-time advocate of community supported agriculture.   

Sunday April 25th

3pm

This event is Free (please call to register)