Libraries Present Food Demonstration and Book Signing

SAN BERNARDINO >> As part of library summer activities, three of the San Bernardino Public Libraries will be hosting food demonstrations and book signings by Paulina Jaramillo, author of The Littlest Chef: Fun and Healthy Recipes for Children. These free, all-ages programs will be held in Kellogg Room A at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th St. July 14 at 1 p.m.; at the Rowe Branch Library, 108 E. Marshall Blvd. July 18 at 4 p.m.; and at the Villasenor Branch Library, 525 N. Mount Vernon Ave. July 18 at 6 p.m. The Littlest Chef contains fun and easy recipes for healthy meals ranging from beverage and breakfast to dinner and dessert. It also contains food facts, a list of natural sweeteners along with brief explanations and food jokes to keep children’s interest. A list of spices and seasonings in English and Spanish and a glossary explaining cooking terms is also included. The recipes that require adult supervision are indicated with a chef's hat on the top right corner. “The Littlest Chef is a family effort," Jaramillo said. "My granddaughters (ages 9 and 10) chose their favorite recipes and drew the artwork, my daughter formatted the book and I provided the editing.” Jaramillo said she enjoys cooking and baking as a hobby and writing as a passion. Two of her other books deal with healing from loss and anothrer is a historical overview of the American Southwest. She lives in the mountain community with her two cats. The program is for children and their guardians, ages 5 and up. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Participants in the library’s summer reading game will get credit for coming to these programs. For more information on these free events, which are sponsored by the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library, call Feldheym Library at 909-381-8235, Rowe Library at 909-883-3411, or Villasenor Library at 909-383-5156. For more information on library activities go to www.sbpl.org or www.facebook.com/SBPLfriends/.