You’re invited to join me at a dinner party at Books and Books in Coral Gables featuring a menu of traditional Cuban cuisine with a contemporary twist. Recipes are from the just-published book by Patty Morrell Ruiz, The Essential Cuban Cookbook. Patty is the founder of the Mad Table, and is a chef instructor, food stylist, and recipe developer. Culinary society Les Dames d’Escoffier’s South Florida chapter, is the host of the event, which is open to guests. The dinner will feature a four course menu of recipes from the book, a book reading and signing on May 22 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The menu includes a glass of wine; Garlic Shrimp; Avocado, Pineapple and Watercress salad; Braised Shredded Beef with side of Cuban Black Beans and Rice; Cream Cheese Flan, and Cuban Coffee.
Also offered as a main course vegetarian option is Black Beans and Rice with Avocados and Sweet Plantains.
The price person including service charge and a copy of the book signed by the author is $75; without the book, the lunch is $60. Tax on the book is additional.
For reservations RSVP to irenemoore305@gmail.com. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Check at LesDamesSouthflorida.com.
Books and Books, 265 Aragon Avenue,Coral Gables.
About the Author, Patty Morrell Ruiz:
Patty Morrell-Ruiz is a cookbook author, chef, cooking instructor, food stylist, and recipe developer based in Miami. She is the founder of The Mad Table, a brand created to inspire you to become crazy passionate about eating and cooking delicious food. Fueled by her Cuban heritage, she brings her audience a wide variety of modern recipes with a touch of Latin-fusion.
About Les Dames d’Escoffier:
Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is a worldwide society of professional women of high achievement in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality whose mission is education and philanthropy. Its purpose is to provide support to individual chapters, a supportive culture in their communities, and communication and networking to achieve excellence in the food, beverage, and hospitality professions.
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Books and Books, 265 Aragon AVenue, Coral Gables.
So excited to see Patty in all her glory! Getting my book signed! Can’t wait to try some Cuban dishes in my wok!