Join the NYWCA and fellow foodies as we explore a treasure trove of over 400 cookbooks from around the world (out-of-print, vintage, signed and classics), while supporting Emma’s Torch. Dive into the cookbook collection donated by former NYWCA Board Member Terry Frishman of Culinest and select some new favorites to take home.
Enjoy conversations and a short talk about “ Why We Love Cookbooks: A sense of time, place, family, and moving forward with food ” from Barkha Cardoz ( with Love & Masalas ). Each ticket includes cookbooks of your choice, complimentary beer (NA options available), cheese and charcuterie bites (vegan options available). This event will benefit Emma’s Torch and those they help in the culinary world.
Address: Spread-mmms Kitchen, Pfizer Building, 630 Flushing Avenue, Unit 807, Brooklyn, NY
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
VIP entry beginning at 6pm, regular entry 6:30-8:30pm
Price: VIP $45 (early access, 5 cookbooks of your choice),
Regular Ticket $25 (3 cookbooks of your choice)
Tickets available online: https://CookbooksForACause.eventbrite.com
Contact: Rebecca Montero, 917-727-8116, https://www.spread-mmms.com, [email protected]
Note: Net proceeds will be donated to Emma’s Torch. If arriving after the start of the event, enter through the rear door (entrance on Tompkins Ave). This event is for 21+
Emma’s Torch -- https://emmastorch.org/
Emma’s Torch is a non-profit social enterprise providing refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking with in-depth culinary training as well as employability, equity, and empowerment training. Throughout their program, participants learn in both classroom and apprentice settings, thanks to their cafes and catering businesses. Graduates are set up for successful employment in the food industry, an industry in which their cultural heritage and cuisine can be celebrated. Additionally, Emma’s Torch provides a community where their members can build supportive relationships in their new home.
New York Women’s Culinary Alliance (NYWCA) -- --https://nywca.org/
The New York Women's Culinary Alliance is a vibrant network of professional women in the food, wine, and hospitality sectors. We are committed to fostering meaningful connections, facilitating enriching networking experiences, and to promote continuous learning among our members. NYWCA is a volunteer-run New York Not-for-Profit Corporation tax exempt under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Barkha Cardoz -- https://cardozlegacy.com/barkha-cardoz
Barkha Cardoz is a culinary entrepreneur. She is the founder of Cardoz Legacy LLC, the co-creator of FC + B&B Masalas, and the co-founder of The Young Scientist Foundation. In the 2010s, Barkha worked alongside Floyd at their beloved restaurant Paowalla—which later became The Bombay Bread Bar—supervising operations and supply. In 2020 she launched a collection of masalas in partnership with Burlap & Barrel and in honor of Floyd’s legacy. They are in every way an extension of her kitchen—each an iteration of a spice blend Floyd and Barkha developed and used at home to make dinnertime easier. She recently published her first cookbook “with Love & Masalas: Everyday Indian Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours”, also with Burlap & Barrel.
Spread-mmms -- https://spread-mmms.com/
Rebecca Montero (Founder) produces a line of small batch, artisanal olive tapenade & savory spreads that are handcrafted in New York City. They are used for flavorful appetizers, cheese pairings, sandwich spreads & other yummy things. These are adventurous spreads, influenced by tastes discovered during escapades around the world.
**Additional photos available upon request.