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Cooking Well Exploring Cultures

2024-03-09 11:00:00 2024-03-09 13:00:00 America/Chicago Cooking Well Exploring Cultures McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB

Saturday, March 09
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-09 11:00:00 2024-03-09 13:00:00 America/Chicago Cooking Well Exploring Cultures Join us with Dr Andrea Valdez from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension as we explore other cultures through food. Expand your palate with healthy and exciting new recipes! McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center - Meeting Room AB

Join us with Dr Andrea Valdez from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension as we explore other cultures through food. Expand your palate with healthy and exciting new recipes!

Join us with Dr. Andrea Valdez from Texas A&M Agrilife Extension as we explore other cultures through food. Expand your palate with healthy and exciting new recipes!

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (50+) | Adults (21+) | Adults (18+) | Adults (16+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Food & Cooking | Arts & Cultural |

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McAllen Main Library - Meeting Center
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