Author Christina Minutillo is coming “Home for the Holidays.”  The California author will share recipes and inspirations from her recently published cookbook “Cooking with Italian Roots” at the Woodbury Public Library on Saturday, November 27^th at 2:00 p.m. while she is home for the holidays in Connecticut.  Join her as she shares recipes for creating celebrations filled with great food and tips for creating a perfect holiday event.   Christina grew up in a close-knit, Italian American family in Connecticut and spent her entire childhood years there, living close to a very large extended family. Parties and holidays were celebrated often and with large gatherings. Her second book, cooking with Italian roots, is inspired by her family in Connecticut, mainly her late grandmother, who was the base of most of the recipes. Join the author as she shares personal memoir stories , a celebration of family, a book signing, and handmade tiramisu cups, a Christmas tradition in her family.  There will also be wrapped gingerbread cookies to take home.  Registration required .