LASALLE – A famed local cookbook author and culinary expert will be hosting a presentation at LaSalle Public Library. On Tuesday Father Dominic Garramone will talk about the history of scones, from medieval times to the present. This virtual program is free and open to the public. Father Dominic Garramone, OSB, is a monk at Saint Bede Abbey in Peru, Illinois. He was the host of the PBS cooking show, Breaking Bread with Father Dominic, from 1999 to 2001. The author of 10 cookbooks will share classic scone recipe with some easy variations, and more advanced recipes, like Norfolk scones with a layer of raspberry filing, and savory scones with bacon, cheddar and chives. Registration is necessary at https://bit.ly/3LuNm8B.
