In conversation with Kathleen Sanderson; 1:20 – 2:10 pm, Morristown & Morris Township Library
Aleksandra Crapanzano
Aleksandra Crapanzano is a cookbook writer, screenwriter, consultant, and, for the last 15 years (2010-2025), Wall Street Journal food columnist. Recipient of the M.F.K. Fisher Award for Distinguished Writing from the James Beard Foundation, and the Best in World Gourmand Global Cookbook Awards in Pastry, Aleksandra is the author of The London Cookbook, Eat. Cook. L.A., Gâteau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes, and now Chocolat. Her work has been anthologized, most notably in Best American Food Writing, and her recipes and essays may be found in most of the major magazines, including the New York Times, The Atlantic, Town and Country, Food and Wine, Elle, Saveur and Bon Appetit, and online on Food52, Air Mail and Epicurious. Aleksandra is married to the writer John Burnham Schwartz, and they live in New York City with their son, Garrick, and Bouvier des Flandres, Bison.
MFOB featured book: Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights
Chocolat: Parisian Desserts and Other Delights is equal parts cookbook, cultural dispatch, and indulgent inspiration. Aleksandra spent years living in Paris, and her recipes are blended with the history, personal memories, and first-hand experiences of a true insider. Beautifully illustrated by Parisian artist Cassandre Montoriol, Chocolat features over one hundred elegant, meticulously tested recipes that showcase chocolate’s simplicity, versatility, and irresistible charm.
