Pratt Test Kitchen
Pratt Test Kitchen celebrates the diversity and creativity of Baltimore’s culinary scene through a wide range of events and programs for all ages.
Explore the diversity and creativity of Baltimore’s culinary scene with Pratt Test Kitchen. Hear from well-known chefs and speakers, enjoy programs and food demonstrations from local businesses, and participate from home with culinary Take & Make kits.
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Join us virtually or in person for free events featuring high-profile culinary creators like Toni Tipton-Martin and Michael Twitty. These conversations will revolve around their work in the industry, as well as the intersection between food and social justice. Chris Franzoni, founder of Eatmore Baltimore, will also be hosting interviews with popular local restaurants Clavel, Heritage Kitchen, Ekiben, and more.
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Hear from local businesses and community gardeners as they present food demonstrations and teach you how to incorporate healthy and culturally specific ingredients into daily cooking. Get involved from home with Take & Make Kits including ingredients from local restaurants and gardens.
Upcoming Events
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Registration is recommended for this program, but not required. Register here. Join Doppio Pasticceria, Rebecca Karten…August 1, 6:30 PM
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Vermicomposting, or worm composting, turns kitchen scraps and other organic waste into a rich, dark soil that is a major…August 10, 11 AM
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Registration is required for this program as space is limited. Register here. Enoch Pratt Free Library is thrilled to partner…August 12, 6 PM
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Registration is required for this program as space is limited. Register here. Roasting coffee is how experts control much…August 18, 11 AM
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Does August always leave you with more tomatoes than you know what to do with? Have you ever wondered how you can make fleeting…August 24, 11 AM
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Registration is required for this program. Please register here. Please note: this event will take place offsite at…September 9, 6 PM
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Events
Browse a variety of Pratt Library events for all ages, both in-person and virtual.
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Browse the Catalog
Browse the Pratt Library catalog, which includes an extensive collection of cookbooks.