Embark on a culinary journey led by the renowned chef and host, Sohla El-Waylly. With experience working in prestigious New York fine-dining establishments to co-hosting The Big Brunch alongside Schitt’s Creek's Dan Levy, El-Waylly has earned her status as a food icon. Now, as a cookbook author, she presents Start Here: Instruction for Becoming a Better Cook, a transformative guide that revolutionizes our approach to cooking with over 200 delectable recipes, practical knowledge, and transformative tips to master your next dish. Join Sohla on the Chicago Humanities stage for an afternoon of invaluable advice on conquering the kitchen and empowering everyone to become a kitchen maestro. El-Waylly is joined in conversation by Dario Durham and Sara Faddah, hosts of the podcast 77 Flavors of Chicago.

A book signing will follow this program.

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