Food for Thought

Join us for a fascinating exploration of the culinary world! The Connecticut Humanities Council will present “Food for Thought” at the New Canaan Library. Through the discussion of four books the series looks at the culinary world from four very different perspectives, offering insight into a profession that serves us all well. The program will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Lamb Room, beginning on February 16th with a discussion of Garlic & Sapphires, by Ruth Reichl.

 My Life in France, the biography of Julia Child, shows how Julia changed forever our perception of the intimidating world of French cooking. Julie and Julia, by Julie Powell combines culinary delight and a unique coming of age story.Think owning a restaurant is glamorous? Not at all, says Courtney Febbroriello, author of Wife of a Chef, and Ruth Reichl, author of  Garlic & Sapphires gives us the inside story on the the world of a food critic, and the intense competition in the industry.

Dates for the discussions are as follows: February 16^th, Garlic & Sapphires; March 2^nd, Julie & Julia; March 16^th, My Life in France; March 30^th, Wife of a Chef. Multiple copies of the books are available at the library. To register for any or all of the sessions visit newcanaanlibrary.org.