Such an exciting time of year for foodies as the British Library Kicks off Food Season on April 17. The season runs from April to June and many of the events are online.
Here are some of the online events coming up. All times listed are BST and there is a small cost of about $10.00 - $25.00 (£6.5 -£19) for online tickets.
Click right here to browse the in-person events.
Thursday 17 April, 19.00
At the Library and online
Join Dame Prue Leith as she reflects on radical changes in food culture with food critic Jimi Famurewa. Having started a catering company in the 60s, opened a cookery school in the 70s, advised the government on hospital food, and judged The Great British Bake Off, Prue is a national treasure and powerful voice in the UK food scene today.
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Friday 25 April, 19.30
At the Library and online
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to join Angela Hartnett, Claudia Roden and Ken Hom as they share their experiences of starting out and shine a light on the enduring legacy of Anna del Conte in conversation with Itamar Srulovich. Favourite dishes from these beloved icons will be served with a glass of wine (or soft alternative).
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Friday 9 May, 19.00
At the Library and online
Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs have dominated the headlines in the last year. Some claim their power as a miracle drug to beat the obesity crisis, while others warn about potential negative side-effects and viewing them as a quick fix. Our expert panel will offer perspectives on the impact of weight loss drugs on our physical and mental health, and society.
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Thursday 15 May, 19.00
At the Library and online
Join Nadiya Hussain and Candice Brathwaite as they talk about the impetus behind Nadiya’s book, Rooza. Described as ‘a little piece of her heart’, Rooza is a journey through Islamic cuisine inspired by Ramadhan and Eid and the ways food, culture and family connect to questions of community and belonging.
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Monday 12 May, 18.30
At the Library and online
This BIPC event brings together food business owners who have carved out their own unique spaces in the vibrant culinary world. From crafting innovative ready meals to blending diverse cultures through vegan cuisine, our panelists share the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys and offer valuable insights and practical advice.
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Tuesday 27 May, 19.00
At the Library and online
Take a sonic journey through a recipe with chef Pam Brunton and DJ Matthew Herbert as they consider the potential for listening to food – how it is produced, what it costs to the land and communities – in order to understand what shapes our tastes and diets and argue how eating well is an increasingly radical act.
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