The Big Gay Read | Pink Pony Social

Join AADL in the Lower Level of the Downtown Library for a darn tootin' night of crafting and fellowship inspired by The Big Gay Read: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey! We'll be constructing wearable cowboy hats, yarn wrapped rainbows and customizable chili seasoning packets. There will also be space to meet other cowfolks as we bump the hottest tracks from queer and queer-adjacent country artists such as Chappell Roan, Orville Peck, and Dolly Parton.

AADL Welcomes: Cooking Demo for Health and the Environment with VegMichigan

VegMichigan is hosting a plant-based cooking demonstration with Chef Rhoda St. Luce, a.k.a. The Platinum Chef, to support individuals interested in plant-forward eating for their health and the environment. Chef Rhoda is making Sauteed Curry Chickpea & Organic Quinoa Pilaf Lettuce or Kale Wraps served with Coconut Cream Dill Dip.  Samples will be provided to attendees and individuals will have a choice of organic romaine or kale as their wrap.

Culinary Historians | Reading Between the Lines: American Cookbooks of the Interwar Period

Santa Cruz cookbook collector Thomas Gordon presents choice items from the U.S. period between World Wars I and II, including general interest cookbooks, some of the earliest regional and ethnic cookbooks, and pamphlets marketing specific products. These materials reflect two elements of American food history: the beginning of diversification of what had been a largely English-based cuisine, and the increasingly symbiotic relationship between “home cooking” and the industrialization of food.

Infusion Effusion with Keegan Rodgers!

Join Keegan Rodgers of The Lakehouse Bakery as he unveils the secrets to infusing bold flavors into oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and honey. Explore creative flavor pairings, learn proper storage techniques, and gain the confidence to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. A perfect class for anyone looking to add a personal, flavorful touch to their cooking!
 

The Perfect Charcuterie Board with Keegan Rodgers

Join Keegan Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea, for an engaging and flavorful session on crafting the ultimate charcuterie board. Learn everything from the basics—what a charcuterie board is—to selecting the perfect cheeses, meats, breads, and accompaniments for boards both simple and elaborate. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand feast, Keegan will guide you step-by-step, sharing tips and tricks to impress your guests. And yes, this event includes a delicious tasting experience!

Pickin' Morels with the Champ

Anthony Williams is the five time National Morel Hunting Champion. He was born into a morel picking family and teaches morel picking from A to Z. He will also talk about getting out into nature to enjoy our beautiful Michigan woodlands and share some of his personal morel picking stories and folklore. After the lecture there will be a Q & A.