In celebration of Tallahassee-Leon County’s bicentennial in 2024, Leon County government is inviting the community to submit personal and family recipes for a culinary collection through Thursday, November 30, 2023.
The project will feature recipes from across the county, providing a lasting reminder of the county’s rich history and culture.
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Selected recipes will be published online, printed in a souvenir booklet, and made available at Leon County Public Library locations and county bicentennial events beginning in February 2024.
We accept recipe submissions of all genres, including appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, and drinks.
For more information and to submit a recipe for consideration, visit: LeonCountyLibrary.org/Recipes. Citizens can visit any library for assistance with online applications.
The effort was part of the county’s recent library lecture series, “Preserving Food Stories: How to Write Recipes,” which explored the history of recipe creation and how recipes can bridge generations.
As the community prepares to celebrate Tallahassee-Leon County’s bicentennial, celebrate its past and envision its future, recipes will help bring residents together by bridging generations and cultures. This collection focuses on Leon County’s rich local food traditions while embracing what makes this community unique.
The Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial Celebration celebrates 200 years of history, ambition, and innovation. Visit TallahasseeLeonCounty200.com to learn more about the Bicentennial Events Calendar and important milestones for Tallahassee Leon County from 1824 to 2024.
For more information, contact Library Services Coordinator Michelle Ray at 850-606-2760 / RayM@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
if you go
what: Recipe Call for Community Cookbook 200th Anniversary of Leon County Government
when: From now until Thursday, November 30, 2023
where: Post a recipe LeonCountyLibrary.org/Recipes.