Join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, owner of Chicago-based Justice of the Pies, and cookbook author, for a demo from her kitchen. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Chef Maya-Camille will share her love of pie, stories of those who inspired her, and tips and tricks to help you make the perfect pie.
Broussard uses her love of food to have a positive impact on low-income communities. She offers an “I Knead Love” workshop several times each year to help children from lower-income communities learn basic cooking skills, healthy eating habits, and nutrition. She founded Justice of the Pies in 2014, to honor her late father, The Pie Master. The bakery with a social mission has partnered with many Chicago area charities to provide meals for communities on the South and West sides and with Frontline Foods to provide food from restaurants for front-line workers during the COVID pandemic.
Her first book, Justice of the Pies: Sweet and Savory Pies, Quiches and Tarts Plus Inspirational Stories from Exceptional People, was published in 2022.
Being hearing impaired, Broussard works hard to set an example for young bakers by telling the story of her struggles and success. She also works to celebrate the atypical through her baking.
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This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).