BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:605@breathelosangeles.us DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T120000 DTSTAMP:20241003T182427Z URL:https://breathelosangeles.us/events/paola-velez-in-conversation-for-bo dega-bakes/ SUMMARY:Paola Velez in Conversation for Bodega Bakes DESCRIPTION:Renowned pastry chef and James Beard Award-nominee Paola Velez\ , cofounder of Bakers Against Racism\, will engage in a lively discussion for her debut cookbook\, Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspi red by My Corner Store. The event will be moderated by Roxana Jullapat\, a n esteemed baker and co-owner of Friends &\; Family bakery. Following t he conversation\, attendees can look forward to a book signing and meet-an d-greet session.\n\nPaola Velez’s Bodega Bakes is a baking book filled w ith vibrant energy and nostalgia\, inspired by the colorful world of bodeg as that shaped her childhood in the Bronx. This collection of recipes prom ises to spark joy and creativity in home bakers\, encouraging them to rush to their ovens and even plan a trip to their local corner store to gather ingredients.\n\nGrowing up in the Bronx\, Paola found a sense of comfort and excitement in her neighborhood bodega\, where shelves brimmed with div erse items ranging from candies like M&\;M’s to artisanal cheeses lik e Muenster\, along with Caribbean staples such as majarete (corn pudding). Before becoming a James Beard-nominated chef\, a social media sensation\, and cofounder of the grassroots movement Bakers Against Racism\, Paola wa s a kid with a sweet tooth\, indulging in treats like Warheads\, Hostess c upcakes\, ice pops\, and Malta soda.\n\nHer debut cookbook serves as a hea rtfelt homage to her Dominican roots and the cultural richness of New York City. It features over 100 recipes\, blending flavors that reflect her he ritage with ingredients typically found at local bodegas. Whether you're a novice or an experienced baker\, Paola’s unique combination of classica l pastry techniques and self-taught skills makes her recipes approachable for all. She provides guidance on a wide range of baked goods\, from ambit ious creations like her Guava and Cheese Turnover to easy\, set-it-and-for get-it favorites like Maria Cookie Icebox Cake.\n\nOne standout recipe in the book is her signature "Thick'ems" cookies—giant\, gooey-yet-crunchy delights that skyrocketed her to internet fame. Shared for the first time in this book\, they remain the most requested recipe in Paola’s collecti on. Readers will also find a blend of traditional Caribbean desserts\, lik e Pineapple Empanadillas and Golden Rum Cake\, alongside creative twists o n American classics\, such as sticky buns and brownies. With her infectiou s enthusiasm\, Paola invites readers to recreate the magic of a bodega rig ht in their own kitchens\, urging them to bring their own sense of adventu re—and maybe even their own cat.\n\nPaola Velez\, a celebrated chef and community leader\, continues to make waves in the culinary world with her boundless passion and dedication. Having worked with culinary legends like Jacques Torres and Christina Tosi after graduating from Le Cordon Bleu\, Velez has built an impressive resume. She’s received multiple prestigiou s honors\, including “Pastry Chef of the Year” by Esquire and “Best New Chef” by Food &\; Wine. She has also graced the covers of Cherry Bombe and appeared in major publications such as Food Network\, The Art of Plating\, and Instyle Magazine. Her debut cookbook\, launching in October 2024\, promises to be a celebration of culture\, flavor\, and the joyful spirit of baking.\n\nGET TICKETS\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://breathelosangeles.us/wp-content/uploads/ 2024/09/Paola-Velez-in-Conversation-for-Bodega-Bakes.jpeg CATEGORIES:Food & Drink Events LOCATION:Now Serving\, 727 North Broadway #133\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90012\, CA\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=727 North Broadway #133\, L os Angeles\, California\, 90012\, CA\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X- TITLE=Now Serving:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR