Still We Rise with Erika Council
Time: 1:45 – 2:30 PM
Location: The Local Palate Culinary Stage in Carreker Hall of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, Georgia 30030
Join renowned baker and food writer Erika Council for an enriching panel session where she celebrates the Southern biscuit’s rich heritage and its place in Black culinary culture. Discover over 70 sweet and savory recipes from her acclaimed cookbook, Still We Rise: A Love Letter to the Southern Biscuit, and learn how Erika combines traditional techniques with innovative creations to honor the legacy of her family and the Southern culinary icons who inspired her.
The speaker session will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 1:45 PM on the Local Palate Culinary Stage in Carreker Hall of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. Emceed by Ligaya Figueras, AJC’s Senior Editor for Food & Dining, the event will feature a 45-minute discussion with Erika. Following the session, Erika will proceed to the signing tables to autograph books.
Purchase your book from Eagle Eye Bookshop using this link, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the festival.
About the Moderator
Ligaya Figueras is the AJC’s senior editor for Food & Dining. Prior to joining the AJC in 2015, she was the executive editor for St. Louis-based culinary magazine Sauce. She has worked in the publishing industry since 1999 and holds degrees from St. Louis University and the University of Michigan.