Kids, Tweens, ages 7-11, bring your creativity, clever fingers and sense of fun to this program. Explore the many marvels and makings of marshmallows, play a game and enjoy a mallowy snack.

When: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2:00-2:45PM
Where: Purple room
Registration begins July 20th

Teens going into grades 7-12 can sign up to be a judge in our International Cook-off. Contestants will bring samples of their homemade cultural dishes for you to taste. If you signed up as a cook, you may not sign up as a judge. The International Cook-off will take place Monday, July 18th at 2:00PM. Registration opens July 4th.
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Do you want to show off your culinary skills? Monday, July 18, at 2:00PM teens going into grades 7-12 can bring 25 samples of your best homemade cultural dish for our judges to sample and rate on creativity and taste. Dishes must be homemade and you must include the recipe. If you sign up as a cook, you may not sign up as a judge. Registration begins July 4th.
[photo courtesy of sxc.hu]

Tender: a cook and his vegetable patch by Nigel Slater

Cooks' house: the art and soul of local, sustainable cuisine by Eric Patterson and Jennifer Blakeslee; photography by Thomas Kachadurian

The family dinner: great ways to connect with your kids, one meal at a time by Laurie David; with recipes by Kirstin Uhrenholdt; foreword by Harvey Karp; afterword by Jonathan Safran Foer; photographs by Maryellen Baker; illustrations by Sarah Coleman; additional photographs by Randt Baird

Brunetti's cookbook by recipes by Roberta Pianaro; culinary stories by Donna Leon; illustrated by Tatjana Hauptmann

Eat fresh food: awesome recipes for teen chefs by Rozanne Gold and her all-star team; photographs by Phil Mansfield

Real food, real fast by Sam Stern and Susan Stern

Cake pops: tips, tricks, and recipes for more than 40 irresistible mini treats by Bakerella; by Angie Dudley

Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery by Martha Swift & Lisa Thomas; photography by Yuki Sugiura

Hello, cupcake! by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson; text and photographs by Alan Richardson; recipes and food styling by Karen Tack

Cookbooks for Kids

Banana split pizza and other snack recipes by Heather E. Schwartz

Batter Up Kids: sensational snacks by Barbara Beery; photography by Marty Snortum

Children's quick & easy cookbook by Angela Wilkes

Chillin' trix for cool chix: fab recipes, crafty fun, mystic magic, and super-cool quizzes by Leanne Warrick; illustrated by Debby Boon

Cooking for beginners by Roz Denny and Fiona Watt; designed by Mary Cartwright; illustrated by Kim Lane; photography by Howard Allman; food preparation by Ricky Turner and Lizzie Harris; cover illustration by Christyan Fox

There are a lot of options for going out to eat in Canton; from local favorites to international fare. If you're interested in what's available and what other foodies think about establishments, check out the following links:

• Dining — Canton Chamber of Commerce
• Canton Restaurants — Trip Advisor
• Canton Restaurants — Urbanspoon
• Canton Restaurants — Yelp
• Cantonwiki — Category:Restaurants
• Google Places — restaurants Canton, MI

Children's Programs

• Potato Play — June 29, 7:00-7:45PM
• Fruit Fun — June 30, 7:00-7:45PM
• Marshmallow Madness — August 3, 2:00-2:45PM

Teen Programs

• International Cook-Off — July 18, 2:00-3:00PM

Adult Programs

• International Cooking Contest and Demo — August 9, 7:00-8:30PM

Children, ages 5-9, with caregiver, are welcome to this program filled with fabulous fruit-filled tales. Register online beginning June 16.

Program Date: June 30, 1:00PM

Note: This event has been canceled.

Do you make Grandma's pierogi recipe or Aunt Maria's spaghetti sauce? Cook up your cultural specialties and enter our international cooking contest. Bring your dish and 10 copies of the recipe to share. Prizes will be awarded based on the audience's preferences. Also watch an Indian cooking demonstration and tasting. Join us on August 9 at 7:00PM in the Community Room. No registration required.