Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: “J. Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science" -- November 18.
Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m.
Presented by the Rock Island and Silvis Public Libraries
On November 18, a virtual evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration will be delivered as Illinois Libraries Present and the Rock Island and Silvis Public Libraries host a presentation of J. Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science, a delightful how-to program with the award-winning cookbook author and New York Times food columnist.
As the Culinary Director for Serious Eats, López-Alt is known and loved for his thoroughly-tested and explained recipes and food features. His James Beard Award-winning cookbook, The Food Lab, uses evidence-based testing to show you the best ways to cook things. A former chef and restaurant worker, López-Alt is also the author of The Wok, a best-selling children's book, and Every Night is Pizza Night, and he co-hosts The Recipe with Kenji and Deb, a podcast that helps you discover your own perfect recipes with his friend Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen. On YouTube, López-Alt's Cooking Show celebrates that food’s main goal is pleasure and inspires home cooks to take their food where they want it to go. When he’s not cooking or writing, López-Alt enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, and exploring Seattle.
Chicago’s Billy Zureikat will joins López-Alt in the November 18 virtual conversation. Zureikat is a home cook and baker with a story as unique as the flavors he whips up in his kitchen. After being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, sandwiches and pizza became his canvas, including the infamous "Tripping Billy" pizza. Over the years, Zureikat has collaborated with more than 90 restaurants to raise $73,000 for muscular dystrophy, and he says he’s just getting started.
This virtual event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The virtual program J. Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science will take place on November 18, participation in the 7 p.m. event is free, and more information is available by calling (309)732-7323 and visiting RockIslandLibrary.org, and calling (309)755-3393 and visiting SilvisLibrary.org.
