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Archive for August, 2009

Upcoming Club Meetings

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/08/24

Bread Guild

Breads of France. Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. in K203. Contact Chef Beckman for more information.

Charcuterie Club

Field trip to Vienna Sausage. Friday, September 25 at Noon. Contact Chef Bruno or Chef Maassen for more information.

Ethnic Lunch Club

Manny’s Deli (1141 Jefferson). Friday, September 4 at Noon. Contact Chef Salzinski for more information.

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Farm to Fork 2009

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/08/11

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Register now for this daylong symposium featuring speakers, lunch and chef demo, and a closing reception.  Click the logo for full details.

Posted in Food & Drink, Local food, News & Events | Leave a Comment »

The Interview Show – Rick Bayless

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/08/06

Rick Bayless will be the guest on “The Interview Show” at the Hideout (1354 W Wabansia Ave) on Friday, August 7, at 6:30 p.m.

“The Interview Show” is a monthly event hosted by interviewer Mark Bazar from the RedEye.  Mr. Bayless will discuss his soon-to-open street-food restaurant, XOCO.  Cost is $5.00.

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Read This

Posted by chiclibrary on 2009/08/03

Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Couch : How American cooking became a spectator sport, and what we lost along the way by Michael Pollan

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