The Eric Carle Museum, Workshop

Cooking with Afton Cyrus of The Readers’ Kitchen Free for Museum members (no registration required) Join Chef Afton from The Reader’s Kitchen as she reads aloud Eden Ross Lipson’s picture book Applesauce Season and demonstrates how to make homemade applesauce inspired by the story! Enjoy a taste of the finished applesauce and take home the recipe so you can make it again in your own kitchen. This program is ideal for children ages 4 to 10, but all are welcome. Who You’ll Meet Afton Cyrus of The Readers’ Kitchen Afton Cyrus is an elementary school teacher turned professional recipe developer who brings over two decades of experience in education and food to The Reader’s Kitchen, a recipe resource that brings food moments from beloved children’s books to life. With thoroughly tested, kid-friendly recipes and guided conversation questions, The Reader’s Kitchen aims to help parents, caregivers, and educators inspire kids to develop a love of both reading and cooking while spending quality time together. Website