Celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month with a visit from Claire Criscuolo, owner of Claire's Corner Copia, located in New Haven, Conn., on Monday, October 6, at 6 pm in our Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library. Claire will discuss her new book, 50 Vegetarian Recipes from 50 Years at Claire's Corner Copia. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the program.

Step into the welcoming world of Claire's Corner Copia through this anniversary cookbook that celebrates a half-century of nourishing both body and soul. From crowd-favorite lasagnas to celebrated scones, each recipe carries the warmth and wisdom of Claire Criscuolo's pioneering approach to vegetarian cooking.
Inside, you'll find:

• Classic dishes that blend Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Greek influences
• Healing recipes developed during the pandemic, including restorative smoothies and mocktails
• Personal stories and photographs that capture five decades of serving the New Haven community
• Clear instructions for recreating Claire's most requested dishes at home

Whether you're a longtime patron or new to vegetarian cooking, this collection invites you to experience the timeless appeal of fresh, wholesome food made with love. Many recipes are accompanied by full-color photography and all include Claire's warmhearted stories, making this book both a practical cookbook and a touching tribute to one of America's most enduring vegetarian establishments.

Claire Criscuolo, co-founder of Claire's Corner Copia with her late husband Frank, is a pioneer in vegetarian cooking. Her restaurant is renowned for its diverse menu, which blends Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and Greek flavors. A former columnist for The New Haven Register and author of four cookbooks, Claire is a passionate educator and advocate for healthy,
homemade vegetarian cuisine. She frequently lectures at Yale University and Quinnipiac University and is an associate fellow at Hopper College.

Reserve a copy of the book through our catalog or order a copy from Athena Books.

For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at 203-637-1066 x20 or lisat@perrotlibrary.org.