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Course Description

Food! Glorious Food!* 

Instructor: Brenda Gray 

Days of the Week: Monday 

Date: Feb. 2 – Apr. 13 (10 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

Location: In-person at TUCC 

Food enthusiasts will enjoy a selection of memoirs and essays by renowned chefs, gourmands and culinary critics. The course explores the writings and lives of Julia Child, Anthony Bourdain, Ruth Reichl, Marcus Samuelson and others, while also tracing the history of food writing. To foster lively discussion, participants should read Reichl’s Garlic and Sapphires, Bourdain’s Medium Raw and Samuelson’s Yes, Chef! prior to class. 

Maximum: 50 

Instructor Bio: Brenda Gray holds a BA from San Jose State University and completed graduate courses at San Jose State and the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is a retired librarian, literacy consultant, and teacher/trainer who directed library and nonprofit programs in Northern California and Seattle. She also provided technical support and consultation to literacy programs and has taught numerous classes and workshops. Brenda enjoys sharing her love of books. 

 

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Section Title
Food! Glorious Food! (In person TUCC)
Type
Online-fixed date/synchronous meeting(s)
Days
M
Time
10:00AM to 11:30AM
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to Apr 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
OLLI Member Course Fee $0.00