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FOODIEspace: Thanksgiving Cuisine
2019-11-13 17:00:00 2019-11-13 18:00:00 America/New_York FOODIEspace: Thanksgiving Cuisine Learn how to make Thanksgiving dishes with Alexandra Fochi. Chef Alex will demo a Gluten-free “Corn Bread” Stuffing that is Paleo friendly. There will be a tasting of additional dishes. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, November 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2019-11-13 17:00:00 2019-11-13 18:00:00 America/New_York FOODIEspace: Thanksgiving Cuisine Learn how to make Thanksgiving dishes with Alexandra Fochi. Chef Alex will demo a Gluten-free “Corn Bread” Stuffing that is Paleo friendly. There will be a tasting of additional dishes. Tower Road Branch - Meeting Room

Tower Road Branch

Meeting Room

Learn how to make Thanksgiving dishes with Alexandra Fochi. Chef Alex will demo a Gluten-free “Corn Bread” Stuffing that is Paleo friendly. There will be a tasting of additional dishes.

Chef Alex is very passionate about food and teaching. Born in Brazil and living in the U.S for 23 years, she has both a degree and career in Electrical Engineering and a second degree and career in the Culinary Arts. She is constantly improving her education and she recently moved to Florida with her husband. Chef Alex loves to travel and has been blessed to learn about local cuisine in many places. She has worked as a line cook, executive chef, catering chef, and taught cooking at several schools around the country, including the Le Cordon Bleu in Las Vegas, where she taught Nutrition among other disciplines.

Demo and Tasting Menu:

  • Gluten-free “Corn Bread” Stuffing (Paleo friendly) - Demo 
  • Not-Your-Ordinary Sweet Potato Casserole - Tasting
  • Blueberry-Vanilla Cranberry Sauce - Tasting 
  • Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies ( Paleo friendly) - Demo
  • Variation: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies (not Paleo) - Tasting

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Cooking & Gardening |

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Tower Road Branch
Phone: 352-333-2840
Branch manager
Carolyn Wallace
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Mon, Apr 13 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Tower Road Branch Library provides access to resources and services in Southwest Gainesville and surrounding areas.

Upcoming events

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Story Time
Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Lorcana League
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this... more
Players, of all experience levels, are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of our Lorcana League. Don't know how to play this card game? We will teach you!
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Bilingual Story Time - with the Latina Women's League
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Come join the Latina Women's League for bilingual story time.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Apr 20, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Music and Movement - Come sing and dance with your little ones!
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Please join us for Music and Movement where you can jam out and dance to some fun songs with your little ones!
Puzzle Competition
Tue, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Do you like puzzles and enjoy friendly competition? Join us for a puzzle competition and put your skills to the test! You are welcome to... more
Do you like puzzles and enjoy friendly competition? Join us for a puzzle competition and put your skills to the test! You are welcome to come alone or in a group.
Earth Day Celebration - Seed Planting
Wed, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room,Outdoor Program Area
Join us at the library for a flower seed planting activity to celebrate Earth Day!
Story Time
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Read with a Dog
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Space
Join us in the children’s area every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month for our Read with a Dog program.
Teen Gaming
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Challenge your friends and test your skills! Enjoy friendly competition and exciting adventures playing video games.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
Playgroup & Parent Connections - hosted by UF North Central Early Steps & Healthy Families
Fri, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your... more
We invite you and your little one(s) for a fun-filled time of connection, learning, and play. Connect with other parents and bring your little one for fun, educational activities, and more!
First-Time Home Buyer
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers... more
Are you a first-time home buyer or need a refresher course on home buying? Join us for a presentation from Matchmaker Realty that covers the home buying process from financing, to insurance, & more.
Conversation Club - Adult English Language Learners
Mon, Apr 27, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room
Make connections and increase your English fluency at Conversation Club.
Baby Time
Tue, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room
Come sing and learn with your littlest littles.
Tower Road Book Club
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room
Meet your neighbors and enjoy book discussions in a friendly environment.
Story Time
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room
Read, laugh, and sing with us at the Tower Road Branch.
Creature Feature - Learn about arachnids and reptiles
Thu, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room
Spiders and snakes and lizards, oh my! Come learn about these and other cool creatures and get an up-close look at them.
Stitch & Dish
Thu, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Meet and chat while you work on your latest fiber arts project!
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