Chef Nicole at the Darien Library

Author and frequent CTbites contributor Nicole Straight will speak at Darien Library, Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., during an event that will also feature a cooking demonstration.

Straight is the founder of the Time to Eat! cooking school at the Christopher Peacock Cabinetry Showroom in Greenwich, and hosts in-home cooking classes. Her latest cookbook ‘More Time To Eat’ aims to teach families how to streamline time spent in the kitchen, as well as make delicious meals in 15 minutes.

A book signing and reception will follow the presentation, and books will be available for purchase. The event is part of the Library’s “Winter Wellness” health and wellness series, a program of lectures, expert panels, workshops, film screening and fitness exercises designed to help get healthy, organized and active.