Philly\u2019s own Sisterly Love Collective plans to dish up another chapter of its annual Cookbooks & Convos\u00a0 series. The fourth edition of the culinary-clad fest will kick off with another run of options from Oct. 25 through Nov. 7.<\/p>\n
Featuring more than 15 events with nationally acclaimed cookbook authors and food and beverage personalities, the two-week program will connect culinary talent from across the country with the city\u2019s women-owned restaurants, bars and businesses through conversations, intimate dinners, samplings,\u00a0 happy hours and other food-focused gatherings.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s lineup includes Toni Tipton-Martin, Kay Chun, Katie Button, Mia Castro and other notable voices in the gourmet world.<\/p>\n
It all kicks off Sunday, Oct 25, with A Bakery Run. This new addition combines a 5K or 10K tour of local women-owned bakeries with a map from Sisterly Love Collective and Visit Philly (available online<\/a>) showcasing all of the stops. At the finish-line afterparty, participants can then meet author Alex George at a book signing and enjoy treats inspired by her latest book.<\/p>\n Throughout the series, participating chefs, authors and culinary personalities will also bring their books to life through events that pair food and drink with storytelling and hands-on experiences. On Oct. 25, Honeysuckle will host A Taste of Country Cooking: Celebrating Edna Lewis<\/a>, featuring food historian and author Toni Tipton-Martin in recognition of the 50th anniversary edition of Lewis\u2019s landmark cookbook.<\/p>\n Then on Oct. 28, locals can head to a happy-hour tasting with Peggy Paul Casella at Pine Street Grill, inspired by ‘The Dip Deck’, and a secret supper club dinner at Talula\u2019s Daily with chef and author Katie Button. The program will continue Oct. 29 with Sarah Trad at Habibi Supper Club for a dinner inspired by ‘A House in the Lebanese Mountains.’<\/p>\n On Oct. 30, Jet Wine Bar will host Cheesy<\/a>, a cheese-focused wine pairing with Farideh Sadeghin, in collaboration with Philly Cheese School and Third Wheel Cheese. Kay Chun, of New York Times Cooking, will then host a small dinner at High Street on Nov. 1, drawing from the book ‘Gather Around My Table: Simple, Flavorful Recipes from My Global Pantry’. The following evening, Almanac will host Jena Derman and Jack Schramm for Solid Wiggles, a cocktail party exploring \u201cthe playful world of jelly shots and cakes.\u201d<\/p>\n Also on Nov. 2, the Weitzman National Museum<\/a> of American Jewish History will welcome authors Leah Koenig and Susan Spungen for A Sweet Conversation, a discussion of Jewish desserts along with a tasting. On Nov. 4, Anna Stockwell will then bring ‘The Butter Book’ to Rex at the Royal for an evening celebrating cocktails, biscuits and butter.<\/p>\n Nov. 5 will feature two events to check out: a family-recipe dinner at Recipe Philly inspired by ‘Cocina Puerto Rico: Recipes from My Abuela\u2019s Kitchen to Yours’, followed by a cozy Eastern European supper at Little Walter\u2019s with Alissa Timoshkina, author of ‘Lozhka: Eastern European Soups, Stews & Other Things We Eat with a Spoon’.<\/p>\n Additional events include Tales from the Yeast Indies, a Min Jiang Kueh baking demonstration with Christopher Tan, and G\u1ecfi Cu\u1ed1n & Storytime, a Vietnamese food adventure designed for children ages three to eight. Further programming and ticket details will be announced through the festival\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n For the latest event announcements, ticket availability and information, visit cookbooksandconvos.com<\/a> or follow @cookbooksandconvos<\/p>\n