Preserving Family Recipes with Anupy Singla & Doug Seibold

Join Chicago-based cookbook author and Doug Seibold, president of , for an evening at Barbara’s Bookstore.

Anupy began her cookbook-writing journey in 2010 with The Indian Slow Cooker, a runaway success. Since then, she has written four cookbooks and launched her own spice and sauce line, .

In conversation with Doug, Anupy will share how preserving her family’s recipes became a way of preserving her culture, her roots, and her story. Together, they’ll talk about:

✨ Why preserving family recipes matters — for you and future generations

✨ How to start documenting and organizing your own family’s food traditions

✨ Tips on writing, publishing, and bringing your ideas to life

Whether you’ve been dreaming of writing a cookbook or simply want to record your family’s food heritage, this event is a perfect way to get started — and a meaningful family project as the holidays approach.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4

📍 Location: Barbara’s Bookstore (120 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL)

🎟 Admission: Free — RSVP recommended: https://barbarasbookstore.com/event/anupy-singla

Don’t miss this chance to learn, be inspired, and connect over the power of food and storytelling.

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