# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Live Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Bittersweet: Exploring the Five Tastes of Dessert with Thalia Ho

Thalia Ho, creator of the award-winning blog Butter and Brioche and author of Wild Sweetness, explores the five tastes of dessert and beyond in her new book, Bittersweet. Available to view as an in-person program in the library's large meeting room, through your own device as a live broadcast, or through the "Past Speakers" section of our microsite. Register at the link below to have access to this presentation and many more!

In Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond, Thalia Ho explores the five tastes and distills their ability to transform desserts into something memorable. Bitter brings deep complexity, sweet tempers and comforts, sour surprises and brings things to life with citrus or tang, salt can offset or enhance, umami is strong and satisfies.

This lyrical and visually stunning cookbook offers more than 100 enthralling dessert recipes. With gripping prose, deep reflection, and hauntingly beautiful photographs, Thalia shares inspired and inventive recipes to elevate what your last bite can be—adventurous, otherworldly, and unforgettable.

Register today at https://libraryc.org/carroll-library/148654 and learn how to take your sense of taste to the next level.

About the Author: Thalia Ho is the author of Wild Sweetness and Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond, and the creator of the acclaimed food blog Butter and Brioche, which won both Editor’s and Reader’s Choice in SAVEUR Magazine’s awards. Her work has been featured in numerous print and online media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and more. Thalia has collaborated creatively with an array of international brands, including Valrhona and Gucci, and has done work for radio, television, podcasts, and film. Thalia resides in Australia but travels the world often in pursuit of sweetness.

*The Library Speaker's Consortium resource is sponsored by Commercial Savings Bank!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carroll/live-virtual-author-talk-thalia-ho/200029959475546
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Meetups, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Carroll
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 118 E. 5th St, Carroll, IA, United States, Iowa 51401
- **lat**: 42.06408
- **long**: -94.86667
- **full address**: 118 E. 5th St, Carroll, IA, United States, Iowa 51401

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Live Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho being held?
  - **A:** Live Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 118 E. 5th St, Carroll, IA, United States, Iowa 51401.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Live Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho?
  - **A:** Live Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho is organized by Carroll Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Live Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carroll, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Live Virtual Author Talk: Thalia Ho sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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