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Food in Little Women with Wini Moranville

Program Type:

Author Visits

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Wini Moranville, author of The Little Women Cookbook: Tempting Recipes from the March Sisters and Their Friends and Family, discusses the importance of food in the novel Little Women as well as 19th century America. Food lovingly cooked and happily shared weaves in and out of Louisa May Alcott's masterpiece, from Amy's "pickled limes" fiasco to Jo's ill-fated dinner party and Meg's currant jelly-making disaster. Ms. Moranville will present recipes and wisdom from some of the many historic cookbooks she researched, and tell us how she adapted the cooking of yesteryear to the cooking of today. A Q&A and book-signing will follow. Tea and snacks provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.