Cathy Russo is a two-time cookbook author and publisher from the Grahamsville area. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Her passion for food and cooking began early, rooted in strong family traditions where she spent countless hours in the kitchen with her grandparents and mother learning time-honored recipes. Cathy recently published her second cookbook - So, What’s Cooking? My Italian Family Recipes.

Engage in conversation with our very own author, Cathy Russo, as she shares her inspiration behind her cookbooks. Through heartfelt memories, family traditions, and a deep love of food and family, she will reflect on how her cookbooks came to be. So, What’s for Dinner? Four Generations of Italian Family Recipes and So, What’s Cooking? My Italian Family Recipes are a true labor of love – a celebration of the people, meals and moments that shaped her journey.

Discover the inspiration behind both of her books and hear about her collaboration with the Time and the Valleys Museum’s 1930’s Lost Catskill Farm Heritage Baking Book. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a glimpse into her journey and learn some tips for creating your own family cookbook.