Author Chef Talk: "Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky"
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Explore Native Foods That Changed the World.
Before 1492, foods such as tomatoes, potatoes, corn, beans, squash, chiles, vanilla, and cacao existed only in the Americas. These Indigenous crops transformed global cuisine, forever changing the foods enjoyed across the world. Explore the rich culinary traditions of Native peoples and the lasting impact Native foods have had featuring Native ingredients. Discover delicious plant-based recipes rooted in Southwestern flavors with the book, " Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky " .
In "Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky", James Beard Award-winning Chef Lois Ellen Frank, PhD introduces the splendor and importance of this Native culinary history and pairs it with delicious, modern, plant-based recipes using Native American ingredients. Along with Native American culinary advisor, Chef Walter Whitewater , "Seed to Plate, Soil to Sky" shares more than 100 nutritious, plant‑based recipes organized by each of the foundational ingredients in Native American cuisine as well as a necessary discussion of food sovereignty and sustainability.
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This program supports the Library’s recognition of Native American Heritage Month .
Location
Central Library, Arlington, VA
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