DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS LOT'S TO DO IN FEBRUARY

Why We Cook, What We Cook: African American Foodways, Tuesday, February 26 6:00pm

Recognized around the country for its diversity, inventiveness and delicious tastes, African American cuisine nourishes the soul. But what do we know of the history of African American cooking? Why we cook, what we cook?

Noted independent scholar Howard Paige will provide answers in his discussion of the history of African American foodways. Mr. Paige has conducted research on African American food traditions for more than twenty years and lectured at museums and conferences around the United States. His book, African American Cookery, is in its 3 rd edition.

Enjoy a sampling of foods prepared by noted local chef Gregory Calvert.
As the head chef for Greater Grace Temple and Conference center, Chef Cal is known for mouth-watering Soul Food at its best.


Why We Cook What We Cook
Tuesday, February 26
6:00 p.m. Black History
Noted independent scholar & author of ?African
American Cookery? Howard Paige will provide
answers in his discussion of the history of
African American foodways. Food sampling by
Chef Cal.
Old Fine Arts

All events are free and open to the public,
Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward,
North of Warren in Midtown Detroit,
For info 313-833-4042 or www.detroitpubliclibrary.org