Chef Amy Thielen will speak at noon Monday at the Brainerd Public Library about her new memoir, "Give a Girl a Knife," a coming-of-age tale that follows a young Minnesota woman to the hottest restaurant kitchens in New York City and back home again.
Thielen worked for celebrated chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Daniel Boulud, is the host of the cooking show "Heartland Table" on the Food Network and her first cookbook, "New Midwestern Table," won the James Beard Book Award for American Cooking. She now lives on a farm outside Park Rapids with her family.
The event is part of the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library's mission to bring acclaimed authors to the library to speak about their latest work and the craft of writing. The events give local book lovers a chance to connect with some of the best-loved and award-winning authors from around the Midwest.
Attendees are welcome to bring a packed lunch or just enjoy the light refreshments provided. These presentations are sponsored by the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library through their volunteer and fundraising efforts, and are free to the public. No registration is needed.
Authors coming up in the series are Mark Neuzil who will appear July 24 and Diane Jarvenpa will appear July 31.
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For more information on the events, contact the library at 218-829-5574 or visit the library's Facebook page.
