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The Bemidji Public Library presents an author talk with Eric Dregni, dean of the Italian Concordia Language Village, and a discussion of his travel memoir “Never Trust a Thin Cook and Other Adventures from Italy’s Culinary Capital” on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7 PM at the Bemidji Public Library. In Never Trust a Thin Cook, Eric Dregni dishes up the sometimes wild experiences of living abroad alongside the simple pleasures of Italian culture in perfect, complementary portions. What begins as a gastronomical quest soon becomes a revealing, authentic portrait of how Italians live and a hilarious demonstration of how American and Italian cultures differ. Never Trust a Thin Cook is a classic American abroad tale, brimming with adventures both expected and unexpected, awkward social moments, and most important, very good food.
Contact Kate Egelhof at the library with any questions at egelhofk@krls.org or 218-751-3963. The Bemidji Public Library is committed to providing the community with valuable resources and services. The library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It offers a wide range of services, including WIFI, fax, printing, copying, and a legal kiosk. All Bemidji Public Library events are free and open to the public regardless of library membership or card status. This activity is made possible by the voters of MN through a 2025 Creative Individuals grant to Eric Dregni from the MN State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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