We Read, We Ate, We Shared

In April 2011, more than 500 people participated in, a community reading event featuring My Life in France by Julia Child with Alex Prud’homme. Community members enjoyed a French cooking demo, book discussions, "foodie" films, an afternoon of French music and more.

At the events, stories were shared about favorite meals, and how families came together to cook, laugh, eat and enjoy.

A highlight of Carlsbad Reads Together was a Culinary Journey to France cooking demo by Chef Julie Frans of Dining Details. Following the demo, more than 100 attendees enjoyed sampling Coq au Vin, seafood bouillabaisse, pistouille and stuffed zucchini.

Attendees shared feedback such as “I wish I could have attends all of the events." "Fabulous!” and  “Thank you for such an informative and generous presentation. I learned a lot and enjoyed it thoroughly.”

If you were unable to attend, we hope you will mark your calendars to participate in Carlsbad Reads Together 2012, set for next April. The featured book will be selected this fall.

Special thanks to the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund and the Friends of the Carlsbad Library for their support of Carlsbad Reads Together.