Jane and Michael Stern, authors, NPR food personalities and America’s number one arbiters of road food cuisine, are headlining the 7th Annual Kerrytown BookFest September 13, 11a.m.-5 p.m. at the Farmers Market in Ann Arbor Michigan.
The BookFest’s theme is Culinary Michigan and features numerous programs focusing on the culinary aspects of literature. In addition, there is a cake-making contest with a literary theme for professionals and amateurs.
Joining the Sterns, who contribute weekly to NPR’s the Splendid Table, will be Ari Weinzweig, co-founder and owner of the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses and author the recently published book “Zingerman’s Guide to Better Bacon”. As Honorary Chair of the 2009 Kerrytown BookFest, Weinzweig will present the KBF’s Community Book Award to Jan Longone, culinary historian at the U-M Clement’s Library. All four will participate in a panel sponsored by Michigan Radio on local food in the world and the local influence of global foodways.
Robin Agnew, KBF president and co-owner of Aunt Agatha’s mystery bookshop, said this year’s BookFest has an amazing array of culinary-related programming, in addition to the traditional author, children and literary events.
“We are extremely pleased to be able to bring Jane and Michael Stern to the event along with the nation’s number one thriller writer Jeffrey Deaver. We have a packed day of events for everyone.”
Other culinary-related events include programs on Michigan foods, a panel of culinary mystery authors, cooking demonstrations and a panel of food bloggers who will discuss the hottest trends in culinary writing. (more…)