Literary Bites: A Discussion of “Good Taste" by Caroline Scott

  • September 26, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • No Thyme to Cook

    14624 Solomons Island Road South
    Solomons, Maryland 20688
Ticket Price $0.00-$101.23 This event is now over
What You Will Learn

In conjunction with Calvert County Public Library, Literary Bites book club is now in session! Join us as Librarian Faye Kepner leads the evening’s discussion, while we’ll share a curated menu of foods mentioned in the book.

Book Selection: Good Taste by Caroline Scott

Book Synopsis: You can tell a lot about a person from what they like to eat…

England in 1932 is in the grip of the Great Depression. Stella Douglas, author of a much-loved but not very successful biography, is a bit depressed herself. When she’s summoned to see her editor in London, she expects her writing career is over before it’s even started.

But much to her surprise, she is being commissioned to write a history of English food. It's to be quintessentially English and intended to lift the spirits of the nation. There's just one problem: a lot of English food is actually quite terrible (and anything good is usually imported from elsewhere). 

So Stella travels across England in hopes of discovering a hidden culinary gem. What she discovers is oatcakes and gravy and lots and lots of potatoes. But when her car breaks down midjourney and the dashing and charismatic antiques dealer Freddie springs to her rescue, she is led in a very different direction . . .

Full of wit, life, and—against all odds—delicious food, Good Taste is a story of discovery and one woman’s desire to make her own way as a modern woman.

 

Menu

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What To Expect

Join our roundtable discussion for this month's book, share your thoughts in a mindful manner, and contribute to the conversation.

  • Instructor: Chef Megan
  • Length: Approximately 2 hours
  • Format: Experience. Get immersed in this event, where more than food is celebrated.
  • Location: Second floor. Please note the second floor can ONLY be accessed via stairs. 
  • Restrictions: Ages 16 and older. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

All students will receive 10% off any scheduled public class(es) purchased that evening.

 Experience Options 

  • Premium Experience: Arrive up to one hour before the start of class and enjoy a seasonal appetizer as well as your choice of one complimentary glass of beer, wine, or soft drink. (additional drinks available for purchase) Also spend a few private minutes with our chef instructor!
  • General Admission: Arrive up to one hour before the start of class to enjoy cocktail hour at NTTC's fully-stocked bar.
  • Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing ticket purchase.

 

Date & Time

Thu, Sep 26, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

No Thyme to Cook

14624 Solomons Island Road South
Solomons, Maryland 20688 No Thyme to Cook
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