The Winter Park Library will be hosting a benefit featuring local authors and food on October 25, 2012.

“Books and Cooks: An Evening Celebrating Homegrown Talent” will take place from 6pm-9pm, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center (1050 W. Morse Blvd) in Winter Park.
It will start with a panel discussion by renowned novelist Bob Morris and accompanied by Cask & Larder craft brews, signature cocktails, and fine wine.
Those on the panel will include:
- Chef Norman Van Aken (Co-Author with son Justin of his latest book My Key West Kitchen: Recipes and Stories
)
- James & Julie Petrakis (Owners of the Ravenous Pig and the brand new Cask & Larder)
- Heather McPherson, Pam Brandon, and Katie Farmand (Co-Authors of Field to Feast: Recipes Celebrating Florida Farmers, Chefs, and Artisans
)
- Eileen Daspin (Author of The Manhattan Diet: Lose Weight While Living a Fabulous Life
)
- Emily Ellyn (Retro Rad TV Chef from Food Network Star)
Afterwards, stroll and dine from fan-favorite food trucks, provided by the Food Truck Bazaar.
Following the event, there is also a companion after-party at the Ravenous Pig.
Tickets are $10 general admission or $75 for general admission, plus the after-party. Add $25 to either option for reserved seating.
To purchase tickets, visit the Winter Park Library, or go online to www.wppl.org.
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