Alicia Maher, “Guatemala to Panama” (Culinary Historians of Southern California)

Portrait of author, Alicia Maher, cutting tomatoes on a cutting board in a kitchen
Sat, Oct 10 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Central Library, Taper Auditorium

About the Event

Central American food is a vibrant fusion of Indigenous Mesoamerican traditions, Spanish-Mediterranean cooking methods, and Afro-Caribbean flavors. Maher guides us through the ultimate melting pot of cultures, ingredients, cooking techniques, and flavors. Discover each country's favorite national dish.

Alicia Maher is a chef and author of Delicious El Salvador: 75 Authentic Recipes for Traditional Salvadoran Cooking, winner of the prestigious Gourmand Award for Best First Cookbook in the World.

For disability-related accommodations, please call (213) 228-7430 at least five business days prior to the event. The City will make every effort to accommodate requests received with less notice.

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