Realize Bradenton announced the release of Tales from the Table: Flavor, Families, and Friends. This storybook cookbook features recipes and stories with a twist of education. Beautifully illustrated by local artist Don Brandes, this book includes ten recipes from the Bradenton community and the special memories behind them. Through food, Tales from the Table connects us to each other and our heritage. 

In the book's introduction, local historian Cathy Slusser states, "When we come together over a meal, what we eat is important because it shares a piece of who we are and what made us that way. It reminds us that while we are all from somewhere else, we are also humans, dependent on food not only for survival but connection."

In addition, each recipe includes "Learn Together" activities that were created by a local elementary school teacher to bring fun and education into the kitchen. 

Thanks to the generosity of presenting sponsor, Soar in 4 and donors, thousands of copies of Tales from the Table have been donated to Manatee County Title 1 elementary schools and Soar in 4.

Tales from the Table is available for purchase at RealizeBradenton.com/Shop