Pyet DeSpain presents Rooted in Fire

Star chef Pyet DeSpain rose to prominence as the first winner of Gordon Ramsey’s Fox television show Next Level Chef. Now, in her debut cookbook, Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking, she shares her joy of cooking fueled by her burning passion for Indigenous cuisine. Pyet joins a special guest moderator to share some of the stories, traditions, culture, and profound Indigenous philosophies found in her book, and that season every meal. A book sale and signing follow the event.

Supported by the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library.