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Catawba Collaboration: Events With Steve Sando
In Praise Of Indigenous Beans
February 23
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Chambers Hance Auditorium (CHAM-4121)
Steve Sando, founder of Rancho Gordo -- a specialty food company focused on growing and promoting heirloom and heritage beans (as well as grains and spices) -- will speak on his work in supporting smallholder farms and inspiring a new wave of interest in indigenous bean varieties. His passion has culminated in the best-selling cookbook The Bean Book: 100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans, which has furthered his mission in spreading awareness about the potential of heirloom beans.
This event is free and open to the public. The College Store will sell copies of Sando’s book, and a book signing will follow the talk.
Lunch-N-Learn With Steve Sando, Author Of The Bean Book
February 24
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Vail Commons Vail Commons Pope Room
Steve Sando is the founder of Rancho Gordo, a specialty food company focused on growing and promoting heirloom and heritage beans (as well as grains and spices). His passion has culminated in the best-selling cookbook The Bean Book: 100 Recipes for Cooking with All Kinds of Beans, which has furthered his mission in spreading awareness about the potential of heirloom beans.
Lunch served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Talk from 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m. Those without a meal plan can purchase a lunch ticket for $15.50 at the door.
The College Store will be selling copies of Sando’s book, and a book signing will follow the talk.