Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Virtual Author Talk

Jernard A. Wells - "Southern Inspired"

2023-03-21 16:00:00 2023-03-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk A talk that will leave you starving for more! Join us as we chat with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook "Southern Inspired". Westlake Porter Public Library -

Tuesday, March 21
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-21 16:00:00 2023-03-21 17:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Author Talk A talk that will leave you starving for more! Join us as we chat with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook "Southern Inspired". Westlake Porter Public Library -

A talk that will leave you starving for more! Join us as we chat with celebrity chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook "Southern Inspired".

Delicious and inventive recipes that remix the traditional flavors and classic dishes of Southern food and celebrate African-American culinary contributions to tables worldwide—from the host of CLEO TV’s New Soul Kitchen. After growing up in Mississippi, Jernard Wells brought the familiar dishes and bold flavors of the South along his culinary journey to become a chef, restaurateur, and TV host. With Southern Inspired, Jernard continues his journey—retracing the steps of generations of African American cooks whose creations have contributed to global kitchen tables since slavery. Southern food defines American food at large, and Chef Jernard takes it to a whole new level while still honoring its roots. Chef Jernard also brings in flavors from the Caribbean, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, always with his signature Southern flair. This cookbook shares 100 recipes that are approachable for both beginners and more experienced cooks.

About the Author: Jernard Wells is an Award Winning TV Host/Celebrity Chef/Bestselling Cookbook Author. He is the host of "New Soul Kitchen" & "New Soul Kitchen Remix" on CLEO TV and is well-known for appearing on numerous cooking shows on Food Network & Cooking Channel over the last decade. Wells has worked with Tyler Perry, NBA Allstar Brandon Ingram, Lady Antebellum, Tom Joyner, New Edition & BBD.  He has been featured on "Today Show", “Good Morning America”, PEOPLE, "Steve Harvey Morning Show", “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show”, ESSENCE, “Daily Blast Live”, USA Today, Lifetime, Oprah Winfrey Network to name a few. The James Beard House Honored Chef is affectionately called "The Family Chef" because he loves using food to promote positive family images. He and his wife of 25 years have 9 children and live in the Atlanta area.  All 6 of his books, sauces & spices are available on www.hautecuisine.store. Follow him on all his verified social media pages at @ChefJernard


Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Visit our site to see all events, register and explore recordings of past events.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

TAGS: | |

Westlake Porter Public Library

Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969

Hours
Skip Hours widget
Mon, Apr 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Apr 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Apr 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Apr 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming events widget
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Porter Room
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:45am
Storytime Room
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
This event is full

Sat, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Makerspace
This event is full

Rescheduled
Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Saturday, April 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Sat, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services

Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room

Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room,Teen Lounge

Mon, Apr 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Tue, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Craft Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Craft Room

Wed, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room YS-Group

Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Wed, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dover Room

Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online

Sat, May 02, All day
Entrance Lobby

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Makerspace

Sat, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dover Room

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Cancelled
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Mon, May 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Tuesday, April 28 2026 at 6:00pm

Tue, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Wednesday, April 29 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dover Room

Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab

Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room

Thu, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Sat, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dover Room
Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Sat, May 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Porter Room

Mon, May 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Technology Training Lab
Registration opens Monday, May 4 2026 at 4:30pm

Mon, May 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dover Room

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Porter Room,Zoom Programming 2

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Wednesday, May 6 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Technology Training Lab,Zoom Programming 1

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Technology Training Lab

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Westlake Room

Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room

Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room

Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Porter Room

Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Registration opens Monday, May 11 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dover Room

Mon, May 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Mon, May 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Tue, May 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Dover Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 12 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace

Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room

Wed, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Technology Training Lab
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 2:00pm

Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Westlake Room

Wed, May 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Wed, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Porter Room

Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Technology Training Lab

Thu, May 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dover Room

Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room
Registration opens Saturday, May 16 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services

Mon, May 25, 9:15am - 11:45am