Gravestone Recipes "To Die For"

For many, food is a touching, nostalgic thing that brings us together. Some families even choose to honor loved ones through the dishes they made and the food that brought comfort to those around them by immortalizing their recipes on their gravestones.

Rosie Grant, the creator behind @GhostlyArchive, has been searching out and documenting this interesting phenomenon. In her book, To Die For, Rosie collects 40 recipes she’s found across the globe, carved into headstones or associated with a grave that has a story to share. Each recipe is accompanied by an interview with the remaining family, plus photography of the food, the gravestone, and any memorabilia the family wanted to share.

Join us at the North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Library in Los Angeles when Rosie shares her exploration of the unexpected intersection of food, history, and remembrance. She’ll also offer practical tips and inspiration for preserving your own family's recipes and food traditions, ensuring that the stories around your table can be shared with future generations.

FREE and open to the public. No Tickets, No RSVP, No library card necessary!

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About This Event

There are no tickets or reservations for this free public event, and a library card is not required to attend. Seating is limited so please arrive early.

Copies of Rosie’s book will be available for LA Public Library card holders to borrow. You may bring personal copies for Rosie to sign. What’s more, we’ll be giving away a copy to a few lucky winners!

The event will be photographed.

North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Library is a regional branch of the Los Angeles Public Library. It is located in the east San Fernando Valley at 5211 Tujunga Ave. in North Hollywood, California. Visit: https://www.lapl.org/branches/north-hollywood

Friends of the North Hollywood Library is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization of volunteers supporting the community through its public library. Our activities include presenting and sponsoring free public events such as this for library patrons, our members, and the public. We welcome everyone.