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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Tea Love Tea Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library for an exploration of tea! \nCatherine Felegi of Tea Love: Instilling a Love of Tea\, One Sip at a Time will lead an informative presentation about tea’s thousands-years-old story. Learn how tea is produced\, explore its possible wellness benefits\, and get tips for brewing a truly excellent cup. Then\, taste a selection four teas and explore Catherine’s collection of tea-related accessories. \nPlease consider bringing your own teacup or mug for the tasting! \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-tea-love-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Endangered Eating
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library staff to discuss Sarah Lohman’s book\, Endangered Eating. Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation!  \nEndangered Eating is available as a downloadable audiobook on hoopla and as an ebook on Libby. The title can also be placed on hold in the STELLA catalog. A limited number of complimentary print copies of Endangered Eating are now available at Kennedy Library. \nEndangered Eating: In Endangered Eating\, culinary historian Sarah Lohman draws inspiration from the Ark of Taste\, a list compiled by Slow Food International that catalogues important regional foods. Lohman travels the country learning about the distinct ingredients at risk of being lost. Readers follow Lohman to Hawaii\, as she walks alongside farmers to learn the stories behind heirloom sugarcane. In the Navajo Nation\, she assists in the traditional butchering of a Navajo Churro ram. Lohman heads to the Upper Midwest\, to harvest wild rice; to the Pacific Northwest\, to spend a day wild salmon reefnet fishing; to the Gulf Coast\, to devour gumbo made thick and green with filé powder; and to the Lowcountry of South Carolina\, to taste America’s oldest peanut—long thought to be extinct.  \nLohman learns from those who love these rare ingredients: shepherds\, fishers\, and farmers; scientists\, historians\, and activists. And she tries her hand at raising these crops and preparing these dishes.  \nEach chapter includes two recipes\, so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them.  \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-endangered-eating/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: History of Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library on World Chocolate Day for a delicious hour-long journey through chocolate’s 5\,000-year history! \nThis presentation explores the history of chocolate from its Mesoamerican roots\, the process of how it’s made\, and the distinctions between dark\, milk\, white\, and ruby varieties—as well as Belgian\, Swiss\, and French styles. The highlight of the event is a guided tasting featuring freshly crafted chocolates from a Somerville\, NJ artisan chocolatier with 16 years of experience. \nDiscover Chocolate\, based in Somerville\, specializes in single-origin chocolates sourced from around the world. All of their products are made in-store using high-quality cacao imported from France\, Belgium\, and Switzerland.   \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-history-of-chocolate/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: My First Popsicle
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library to discuss My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings\, edited by Zosia Mamet. \nThe book is a warm and relatable collection of essays exploring the memories we associate with different foods in our lives\, written by a spectrum of talented creators! Complimentary copies are available for registered participants at Kennedy Library on a first-come\, first-served basis\, or you can reserve a library copy. Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation.This event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series.  \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-my-first-popsicle/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: American Food at 250
DESCRIPTION:What is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? Join author Sarah Lohman (Eight Flavors\, Endangered Eating) to learn about the flavors\, dishes\, and cooks that got us here: from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine\, to the influence of the African kitchen\, to the fast food revolution.  \nInterested in learning more about food\, food history\, and food traditions? Do a deeper dive with a copy of Sarah Lohman's Endangered Eating. Registered participants can pick up at copy of Endangered Eating at the Information Desk at Kennedy Library while supplies last. A book discussion will be held on Wednesday\, July 8. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-american-food-at-250/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: What's Cooking?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about 19th century cooking techniques through hands-on examination of cooking utensils and food-related artifacts from the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ education collection. Participants are encouraged to reminisce about favorite recipes\, and to share food and cooking memories. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-whats-cooking/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T183000
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: "Your Story\, Our Story: Food Stories from the Tenement Museum"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in the Kennedy Library Meeting Room for a 60-minute interactive virtual visit to the Tenement Museum. The tour will be led by a live Tenement Museum Educator and attendees will view the presentation on our big screen! We will be exploring the food traditions and practices that 19th-century immigrants brought with them from their home countries. There will be time for the audience to share their own personal food stories at the end of the program. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-your-story-our-story-food-stories-from-the-tenement-museum/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Tasty Titles
DESCRIPTION:Piscataway Public Library presents Food for Thought: Tasty Titles. Enjoy a feast for the mind with books about food! Stop by this event for reading recommendations and conversation. Library staff will help you expand your literary palate and find a new favorite. Have a favorite foodie read? We’d love to hear about it! \nLight refreshments will be served.  \nThis event is part of our Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-tasty-titles/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Mango
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event for children ages 4-11 and their families will explore the cultural significance\, culinary variety\, and sensory wonder of mangoes. \n— \nIn this joyful and interactive session\, families will explore the cultural significance\, culinary variety\, and sensory wonder of mangoes—India’s national fruit and one of the most beloved across the world. More than just a fruit\, the mango is a story\, a memory\, a science\, and a season. \nThis program will include sampling of dishes and flavors\, as well as the opportunity to make your own Mango Lassi using either organic dairy or plant based yogurt. Registration is required. Please register each child between ages 4 and 11 that will be participating. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required via the library website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-mango/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T184500
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Super Power "Moong Daaal" Sandwich Workshop
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event for ages 8-12 will focus on the protein powerhouse of daals\, or lentils. \n— \nLearn about daals or lentils that are powerhouses of protein. Make a delicious lentil spread with fresh Indian spices and dry "masalas" for your sandwich and toss a fresh mung bean salad to complete your tasty meal. Build your body and pack those essential nutrients in one Super Power Sandwich and make a cool\, mini pendant to wear or use as a little pendant. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required via the library website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-super-power-moong-daaal-sandwich-workshop/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20251027T165436Z
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: A Plate of Food\, A Plate of Memory©
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives. This event will explore food and writing with author Rachelle Parker. \n— \nA Plate of Food\, A Plate of Memory© A Food for Thought workshop led by Rachelle Parker \nWe when write about food\, we remember ourselves\, our family\, our legacy. In this workshop\, participants will take a seat at a table to consider the dishes\, recipes and noshes that have kept us full from our first bite. \nReading will include poems and proseby notable poets. Rachelle Parker is a Lyrical Storyteller. She is the author of “Together We Remember The Gazelle\,” the winner of the Digging Press Chapbook Series. She has won acclaim in several distinctions including a prestigious Pushcart Prize nomination\, selected first place in the Furious Flower Poetry Prize. Rachelle is always in the beyond with what has been\, what is and what should be. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required via the library website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-a-plate-of-food-a-plate-of-memory/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T203000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Indian Cooking - Paneer Peppers
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nIn this Food for Thought workshop\, participants will learn to turn your deliciously beautiful red\, orange\, yellow peppers in to showstoppers on your dinner table! Experience a burst of flavors as you bite in to the warm juicy sweet peppers filled with spiced paneer. \nParticipants will make fresh paneer and learn about Indian spices and how they are used in various dishes to give the right flavors! \nThis event is part of our Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-indian-cooking-paneer-peppers/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T161500
DTSTAMP:20250324T182720Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Korean Cooking
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nTaste of Korea: Korean Cuisine\, Full of Wisdom and Nature \nIn this event\, participants will learn about the health benefits of Korean food\, and two dishes will be demonstrated. After the demonstration\, a home-cooked full Korean meal with a traditional table setting in Bangjja bronzeware will be served\, and a short film on Korean culture will be screened. In addition\, recipes and complimentary other books on Korean history and culture will be distributed. \nThis event is part of our Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-korean-cooking/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T200000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Indian Cooking - Paranthas
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nThis event will educate participants about fresh Indian paranthas. They will also learn to cook these delicacies that are easy-to-make\, nutritious and delicious to eat! Paranthas can be eaten for breakfast\, lunch or dinner or simply with a cup of chai as a snack. Participants will learn about different flours\, spices\, and how to make tasty fillers so you can create your very own favorite paranthas! Please bring a rolling pin. \nThis event is part of our Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-indian-cooking-paranthas/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20250707T133101Z
CREATED:20250707T133101Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: International Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nJoin us as Chef Sank of Eat Krave Love demonstrates internationally inspired dishes while bringing cultures together through her cooking. Chef Sank\, a cancer survivor\, will cook two dishes using natural\, healthy ingredients. Samples of fusion dishes will be provided. \nRegistration for this event is required via the library website. \nAbout Chef Sank\nWhen I was young I was told it is a woman’s place to be in the kitchen. Ironically\, at the time\, the majority of the top chefs in the world were all men. Though\, I had always wanted to pursue my passion of cooking\, I was told that was not a real career for a woman\, just a job we did. It took me 16 years in the medical field\, to realize how many lives I could change by cooking. I now make it my mission to help people understand and care about what they put in their bodies\, while bringing cultures and cuisines together in the process. Although women have come a long way in terms of rights\, we have a long way to go. I feel the best way of getting us the equality we deserve in the world and especially the workplace is by lifting each other up and supporting one another to follow our passions. We will make greater strides in making a difference in the world with the love and encouragement from other female entrepreneurs. Bringing inventive fusion cuisine to your special event using the freshest ingredients and taking you on a flavorful and healthy adventure. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-international-inspiration/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T203000
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SUMMARY:Food For Thought: Condiments\, Dehydrating & More
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nThis class will wrap it all up: learn how to make your own condiments and how to dehydrate fruit for snacks or fancy drinks. July is just the start of the produce season in New Jersey — we’ll get you started with recipes and demonstrate the equipment you’ll need for a successful season of canning!  Join Library staff to learn the basics! \nRegistration is required for this event via the library website. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-condiments-dehydrating-amp-more/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T203000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Preserving Fruit
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nDo you love eating seasonally? Want to learn how to make the local fruit season last all year? Join Library staff to learn the basics! In this class\, you’ll learn how to preserve fresh fruit as jams and jellies (and more). July is just the start of the produce season in New Jersey — we’ll get you started with recipes and demonstrate the equipment you’ll need for a successful season of canning! \nRegistration is required via the library website. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-preserving-fruit/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T203000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Pickling
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nLove pickles? Want to make your own? Join Library staff to learn the basics! \nAre you wondering what to do with all of those cucumbers from your backyard garden? Are your neighbors hiding when you ring their doorbell with another gift of zucchini? In this class\, you’ll learn how to pickle fresh vegetables (and more). \nJuly is just the start of the produce season in New Jersey – we’ll get you started with recipes and demonstrate the equipment you’ll need for a successful season of canning! \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-pickling/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T193000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Filipino Cooking
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nCelebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Chef Maricel Gentile! \nJoin us for a special cooking demonstration and cultural talk with Chef Maricel Gentile in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Chef Maricel will showcase the art of making pancit\, a beloved Filipino noodle dish that holds deep cultural significance. She will share insights into what makes Filipino cuisine unique\, why pancit is central to Filipino food culture\, and the traditions that bring people together around the table. \nAttendees will not only learn how to prepare this iconic dish but will also get to sample authentic Filipino pancit\, freshly made by Chef Maricel. \nAbout Chef Maricel Gentile \nChef Maricel Gentile is the chef and owner of Maricel’s Kitchen in East Brunswick\, NJ\, a culinary destination specializing in Filipino and Asian cuisines. Known for her engaging cooking classes and Chef’s Table dinners\, she has been featured on Food Network\, PBS\, and Hulu\, serves as a Chef Ambassador for K-Seafood\, and is a cookbook author with her newly released Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook. Born and raised in Manila\, Maricel’s passion for food was nurtured in her Lola’s kitchen\, and she has made it her mission to share the flavors\, stories\, and traditions of Filipino cuisine with the world. \nThis event is part of our Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-filipino-cooking/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T153000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Endangered Eating - Heirloom Cider Apples
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nJoin author Sarah Lohman to hear about her book Endangered Eating\, with a special focus on her heirloom cider apples chapter. Lohman’s research for Endangered Eating brought her to New Jersey’s own Ironbound Farm and Ciderhouse. \nApples have been called the country’s “most endangered food.” Currently\, 86% of apple varieties grown in the US have vanished\, and four out of five are on the brink of extinction. But thanks to the hard cider revival\, rare apples are being saved. In this class\, we’ll cover the history of apples and hard cider in America\, and trace the stories of three revived rare apples. \nThis event is part of our Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-endangered-eating-heirloom-cider-apples/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20250324T182833Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Book Discussion - Eight Flavors\, Endangered Eating
DESCRIPTION:NJCH is proud to support Piscataway Public Library’s “Food for Thought\,” a series of events exploring the cultural and historical significance of food in our lives\, through an Action Grant. \n— \nJoin Library staff to discuss Sarah Lohman’s works\, Eight Flavors and Endangered Eating. Feel free to read one book\, or both books – finishing the book is not required to join the conversation! Sarah Lohman will be visiting Piscataway Public Library at the end of April\, offering a workshop on recipe writing and a book talk and signing focused on her more recent book\, Endangered Eating. \nEight Flavors: The United States boasts a culturally and ethnically diverse population that makes for a continually changing culinary landscape. But a young historical gastronomist named Sarah Lohman discovered that American food is united by eight flavors: black pepper\, vanilla\, curry powder\, chili powder\, soy sauce\, garlic\, MSG\, and Sriracha. \nIn “a unique and surprising view of American history…richly researched\, intriguing\, and elegantly written” (The Atlantic)\, Lohman sets out to explore how these influential ingredients made their way to the American table. \nEndangered Eating: In Endangered Eating\, Lohman draws inspiration from the Ark of Taste\, a list compiled by Slow Food International that catalogues important regional foods. Lohman travels the country learning about the distinct ingredients at risk of being lost. Readers follow Lohman to Hawaii\, as she walks alongside farmers to learn the stories behind heirloom sugarcane. In the Navajo Nation\, she assists in the traditional butchering of a Navajo Churro ram. Lohman heads to the Upper Midwest\, to harvest wild rice; to the Pacific Northwest\, to spend a day wild salmon reef net fishing; to the Gulf Coast\, to devour gumbo made thick and green with filé powder; and to the Lowcountry of South Carolina\, to taste America’s oldest peanut—long thought to be extinct. \nLohman learns from those who love these rare ingredients: shepherds\, fishers\, and farmers; scientists\, historians\, and activists. And she tries her hand at raising these crops and preparing these dishes. Each chapter includes two recipes\, so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegistration through the library is required at https://piscataway.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=food%20for%20thought.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-book-discussion-eight-flavors-endangered-eating/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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