Cookbook Author Talk: Gesine Bullock-Prado, "My Harvest Kitchen: 100+ Recipes to Savor the Seasons"

Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore are excited to welcome back acclaimed pastry chef, author, and television personality, Gesine Bullock-Prado, to talk about her new cookbook, My Harvest Kitchen: 100+ Recipes to Savor the Seasons.

Gesine will be in conversation with actress Samantha Smith.

Step into a world of vibrant flavors, heartfelt storytelling, and seasonal delights! This innovative collection celebrates the joys of cooking with the rhythm of the seasons, blending farm-to-table philosophy with approachable recipes.

With a wink and a whisk, Gesine invites readers into her delightfully imperfect world of “half-assed homesteading,” where compost may fail, but the biscuits never do.  With humor and authenticity, the book navigates the ups and downs of gardening, raising chickens, foraging, and sourcing local ingredients. The author’s honest reflections invite readers to embrace imperfection, whether they are seasoned gardeners or casual home cooks.  Bullock-Prado invites readers to embark on a culinary journey that balances the art of mindful growing, sustainable living, and celebrating fresh, local ingredients - alongside practical tips, kitchen tales, and plenty of cheese.

From Cheddar and Chive Biscuits to Rhubarb Olive Oil Cake, Korean BBQ Ssams to Apple Crumble Tart, Bullock-Prado balances comfort and creativity with every dish. Her recipes are designed to inspire confidence, using quality ingredients and approachable techniques for cooks of all skill levels. 

Yum! Come join the fun.

About Gesine Bullock-Prado

Gesine Bullock-Prado is a New York Times bestselling author, television personality known for her approachable baking style and commitment to farm-to-table cooking. An acclaimed chef, she teaches at her own baking school, Sugar Glider Kitchen, as well as the King Arthur Baking School. Gesine has written one baking memoir and seven cookbooks, including the New York Times bestselling My Vermont Table, Sugar Baby, Let Them Eat Cake and her latest cookbook, My Harvest Kitchen. She lives in Vermont with her husband, Raymond, in a historic 18th-century tavern and farm, where she continues her adventures in baking, teaching, and homesteading alongside a host of beloved animals.

About Samantha Smith

Samantha Smith is an actress best known for the television shows, Supernatural and Friends, and the feature film, Transformers. She and her family live in the countryside of Connecticut with imaginary chickens, goats, and mini-donkeys, but an extensive real garden, two non-working dogs, a really cool wild owl, and a sourdough starter named "Elizabeth." She dreams of being able to bake anywhere near as well as Gesine!