COOKBOOK AUTHOR TALK: "VEGANA ITALIANA BY CHEF TARA PUNZONE

Meet local cookbook author and chef and their presentation at the premier major chocolate show in the Los Angeles area, the Annual Los Angeles CHOCOLATE SALON on October 4th.

### CHEF TARA PUNZONE

AUTHOR , VEGANA ITALIANA
CHEF, PURA VITA WEST HOLLYWOOD
www.puravitalosangeles.com

VEGANA ITALIANA - NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Discover the delicious flavors of plant-based Italian cooking with more than 100 vegan recipes inspired by classic Italian dishes, from Chef Tara Punzone, the owner and chef of Pura Vita

As the owner and chef behind the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant in the United States, Tara Punzone knows how to transform classic Italian staples into delicious vegan dishes without sacrificing any flavor. Growing up in a big Italian family in New York, food was always at the heart of Punzone's community and gatherings. Her debut cookbook, Vegana Italiana, offers more than 100 vegan Italian recipes inspired by her family’s meals and fan-favorites from her Los Angeles-based restaurant Pura Vita.

http://www.LAChocolateSalon.com

Salon highlights include chocolate tasting, demonstrations, chef & author talks, and more. (Salon Entry includes all chocolate tastings, demos, etc.).
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ADVANCE TICKETS AT: http://www.LAChocolateSalon.com/tickets/