Cooking from Scratch with Toya Boudy

Join us at BEM | books & more for a delightful culinary experience featuring Chef Toya Boudy, renowned New Orleans chef and storyteller! 🌟

In her latest book, Cooking from Scratch: A Careful Selection of Useful Recipes, Chef Toya delves into her personal journey while celebrating the rich legacy of Malinda Russell, the first Black woman to publish a cookbook in America. 📚✨ Discover how this historical reference shaped her contemporary recipes, designed to reconnect us with the essence of cooking from scratch.

🍴 Event Highlights:

• Enjoy a tasting of Chef Toya's signature dishes, including Oyster Stew, Buttermilk Lemon Pepper Wings, and Vegetable Pho.
• Engage in a meaningful conversation with Kalilah Moon, moderated to explore the power of food and storytelling in our lives.
• Personalize your experience with ticket options:
  • Standard: General admission to the event
  • Standard + Book: General admission + signed copy of Cooking from Scratch
  • Standard + Bundle: General admission + signed copy of Cooking from Scratch + A Domestic Cook Book by Malinda Russell

📖 Pre-purchase your books for a discount on admission, and additional copies will be available for personalized signings on-site!
💖 Consider adding a contribution to the BEM Cultural Foundation with your ticket purchase to support the stewardship of Black food books and cultures!

More about Chef Toya Boudy:
A culinary star, Toya has captivated audiences with her warmth and culinary prowess, having appeared on major networks like Today and the Food Network. Her work embodies resilience and joy through food.

Kalilah Moon, your moderator for the evening, is a dynamic leader known for her commitment to social justice and advocacy for women in leadership. With extensive experience in nonprofit management, she promotes economic mobility and community upliftment.

🌍 About BEM Cultural Foundation:
BCF is dedicated to exploring Black culinary and literary traditions, offering programs that celebrate food culture in all its diversity.

Don't miss this unforgettable evening of food, storytelling, and inspiration!
Purchase your tickets here!