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$65 General Admission | $60 Members – Price includes program, signed book, post-reception & nosh
$20 Livestream | $15 Members – Livestream included when you purchase Tahini Baby from the Museum Store

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Tahini Baby at the Museum Store

Tahini lovers, veggie enthusiasts, and home cooks—get ready to shake up your kitchen! Eden Grinshpan’s Tahini Baby brings bold Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors to your table with ease and joy. Join Eden and James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov for a lively conversation about her playful approach to cooking, viral (and hilarious) social media presence (@EdenEats), love for tahini, and adventures from culinary school to Top Chef. From crispy Eggplant Schnitzel with Garlicky Tahini to sweet Sage-Honey Semifreddo, discover how Eden makes veggies the life of the party—and get inspired to cook, share, and savor every bite.

    

More About the Book
Tahini Baby is not just a cookbook—it’s an invitation to play with your food! Eden’s second book builds on her signature bold, bright, and layered flavors, presenting dishes that celebrate Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines while keeping things accessible and fun. Packed with tips for mixing and matching ingredients, these recipes are perfect for casual gatherings, quick family dinners, or simply rethinking how you approach veggies and condiments.

More About the Author
Eden Grinshpan, known for her warm and relatable style, is a culinary storyteller whose work bridges the gap between tradition and modernity. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and a familiar face from shows like Top Chef Canada, Eden draws on her experiences traveling through Israel, India, and Southeast Asia to inspire her bold, approachable recipes. She is the creator of Eden Eats and author of Eating Out Loud, splitting her time between Toronto and New York with her family.

About the Moderator
Michael Solomonov is a beloved champion of Israel’s extraordinarily diverse culinary landscape, and the chef widely recognized for bringing Israeli cuisine to diners across the U.S., and around the world. He is Chef of the trailblazing restaurant Zahav, and co-owner of Philadelphia’s CookNSolo Restaurants with hospitality entrepreneur, Steve Cook. Solomonov is the co-author of three cookbooks, and the recipient of five James Beard awards including “Outstanding Restaurant” for Zahav, making it the first Israeli-American restaurant to be awarded this great honor. The CookNSolo portfolio also features Federal Donuts, Dizengoff, Goldie, K’Far, Laser Wolf, and Lilah. CookNSolo expanded to Brooklyn bringing grill house sensation Laser Wolf, Israeli bakery & café K’Far, and Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar to The Hoxton hotel. Solomonov is a member of the American Culinary Corps and was appointed by President Biden to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. Outside of the restaurants, you can often find Mike with Steve at Pho 75 in South Philly, working out the kinks in their Israeli village.

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