Focus on Food

February through May 2013

Focus on Food is an excellent series of programs put together by Santa Clara County Library District which will feature:

  • Live food demonstrations
  • Author discussions
  • Hands-on food preparation
  • Health and Wellness talks
  • Farming/Growing programs

Here is a sampling of our guests:

Photo of Martin Yan Martin Yan, the celebrated host of over 3,000 cooking shows, broadcast worldwide, is a certified Master Chef, a highly respected food consultant, a cooking instructor and a prolific author. 
Photo of Cynthia Sandberg Cynthia Sandberg, owner of Love Apple Farms, a 22-acre biodynamic garden in Santa Cruz devoted to growing vegetables exclusively for the world-renowned restaurant, Manresa.
Todd and Jordan Champagne began happy girl kitchen co. out of the sheer love of food. By hosting parties, recipe swaps, pop-up dinners and workshops, happy girl kitchen co. empowers people to get involved and learn about the importance of what's on their plate. 

See our brochure for a complete schedule of Focus on Food programs.

Browse our top-rated collection of materials for "foodies" of all ages.

Documentaries about food issues.

Feature films that feature food an eating as a major part of the film.

Teens Let's Get Cooking - Books for teens and tweens about cooking and healthy foods!

Read!