Hello Library Land- Novi has had the pleasure of hosting Mary Brady, Culinary GOD, on many occasions over the years with having her amazing restaurant in our community for many years. She has now written a beautiful book, packed with awesome recipes. Mary gives a fabulous presentation which incorporates exquisite tastes. This program is a MUST for your calendar :) Photo of Book: [image: image.png] Here is additional information and how to contact her for an opportunity to speak at your library: Award winning and culinary renowned Mary Brady, Certified Executive Chef, has many accomplishments to her credit, most notably the long time ownership of over three decades, of Diamond Jim Brady’s Bistro-Bar in Novi, along with her late husband, Tom Brady. The original *Jim Brady’s **Detroit *opened in 1954 by Tom’s father, Jim. Mary expressed, “As a chef, I am most proud of earning my Certified Executive Chef designation by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). This became career changing for me. At the time, I was only the second female in the state of Michigan to achieve this, and one of a few dozen world-wide. An incredible accomplishment for me. Mentoring other women has been a priority through the years.” She added, “American chef Julia Child, whom I had the pleasure of meeting, was an inspiration from the beginning. She taught French cooking in an approachable style for the skilled, and home chefs, alike.” Mary has been a formidable figure in the Detroit restaurant scene and a staunch advocate of Michigan’s hospitality industry. In the fall of 2022, she sold the Novi Bistro to explore further culinary endeavors and begin new life adventures, including the authoring of her first cookbook, “Looking Back Cooking Forward.” It is a source of pride that the cookbook is entirely Made in Michigan. It’s loaded with easily prepared recipes – each accompanied by a beautiful color photo of every recipe and a story. All of the book’s photography was shot in Mary’s kitchen and grounds, and the book was printed in Michigan. Thus far, books are being sold through chefmarybrady.com and at Mary’s personal appearances and cooking classes. PROPOSED LIBRARY EVENT: Mary Brady, will happily make herself available for upcoming events at libraries throughout Michigan. Topics, and seasonal recipes may be prepared for taste testing. The Q and A session will follow, along with a brief meet and greet, and book signing of Looking Back Cooking Forward. PROPOSED FEE: Mary Brady proposes a $300 compensation fee for a 60 minute presentation, (plus 30 minutes for set-up,) to include a cooking demonstration. This fee includes travel to the chosen location, topic planning and prep, food shopping, and cooking/baking time. **Any monies spent on food expenses for the predetermined desired group amount will be billed to the individual library contact upon the event's completion. BOOKING: For questions, or to schedule a library event with Mary Brady, please contact: Kristin Schenden, publicist, at 248-895-5638, or KristinMichigan@gmail.com. "I am emailing at a time convenient to me, please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours."