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Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals

with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy

2026-06-23 14:00:00 2026-06-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals Join us to chat about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka?s family spice farms. ONLINE ONLY Rocky River Public Library -

Tuesday, June 23
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-23 14:00:00 2026-06-23 15:00:00 America/New_York Simple, Sustainable, and Powerfully Delicious Meals Join us to chat about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka?s family spice farms. ONLINE ONLY Rocky River Public Library -

Join us to chat about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka?s family spice farms. ONLINE ONLY

Join us as we chat with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.

Diaspora Spice Co. sources the most flavorful, fresh spices in the world from 150 regenerative farms across South Asia—from elders, indigenous communities, young changemakers, and brilliant multi-generational farming families across India and Sri Lanka who are leading the way in sustainable and climate change–resistant agriculture. Filled with culinary storytelling, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook highlights these farmers and their spices with profiles and evocative photography, plus 85 recipes for simple, seasonal, and powerfully delicious meals.

CEO and founder Sana Javeri Kadri and recipe writer Asha Loupy realized that eating with the people who grow our spices unveils a whole new dimension in our cooking. Adapted for a global pantry, these recipes share the warmth of true South Asian home cooking at its truest and tastiest.

Sana and Asha also note which recipes are the most beginner friendly, freezer friendly, good for a dinner party menu (like a Diwali feast!), and which lend themselves to be pantry building blocks, all for a super easy-to-navigate cookbook.

Register now to learn more about Diaspora Spice Co., the progressive spice company rooted in flavor and equity. 

Join us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library's webpage for the chance to participate. 

About the Authors:

Sana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co., a farm-to-table spice company that puts equity, transparency, and high-quality products at its forefront. Sana founded the company in 2017 with just a turmeric blend; now her company sources 30 single origin spices from across 150 farms across India and Sri Lanka. A third-generation native of Mumbai, she now lives in Oakland, California.


Asha Loupy is a recipe developer and writer with more than a decade of experience in the specialty food industry, from cheese monger to grocery buyer and e-commerce manager. She’s written for Bon Appétit, Food52, Epicurious, and more. She’s based in Oakland, California.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE: https://libraryc.org/rrpl/164156/register

OR WATCH LATER HERE: https://libraryc.org/rrpl/archive

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books and Authors |

TAGS: | AGE 19+ |

Rocky River Public Library

Phone: 440-333-7610

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Rocky River Public Library is an independent public library and partcipating member of the CLEVNET consortium.  The library has been serving the community of Rocky River since 1928.  

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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Join us for A discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs?from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and much more! ONLINE EVENT
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Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Thu, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

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Fri, Jun 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Monday, June 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Rocky River Public Library - Purple Room
Children with varying learning styles and abilities learn together in a supportive environment. This storytime is designed for children who may not be successful in a typical storytime experience.
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Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for an independent or foreign film.

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Explore hiking and trail apps by focusing on the Ohio to Erie and Buckeye Trails, Ohio's two longest trails. Learn to track your progress and share how America gets outside.

Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Wed, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Community Room
Learn how to create a zine with local artist, Em Poor. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Surviving the Universe?s Most Twisted RPG with Matt Dinniman, New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master. ONLINE ONLY
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Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Help save lives this summer by giving blood. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter the code "RockyRiverLibrary", or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. 
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Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room
Join us for discussion and learning about your Apple phones, tablets and internet-connected things. We will have something prepared for each session, but we can spend the whole time on your stuff!

Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us as we explore the rich culinary traditions of Africa, featuring the vibrant flavors of Nigeria. Registration is required.
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Tue, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us for to compete both individually and as teams to complete a series of challenges designed to test your wit, problem-solving skills, creativity, and ingenuity.

Tue, Jun 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us to compete both individually and as teams to complete a series of challenges designed to test your wit, problem-solving skills, creativity, and ingenuity.

Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Celebrate Juneteenth! On June 19,1865, enslaved people in Texas finally heard that they were free. Our guest, Jackkia the Storyteller, will present unique storytelling and music.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us in virtual conversation with storyteller and popular blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. ONLINE ONLY
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Thu, Jun 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join Art Me Party to create your own painting project. All supplies will be provided, but painting clothes are recommended. Afterwards, get a picture of your art with your friends in the photo booth!

Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Come and test your knowledge! Teams of up to six people admitted. Registration required.

Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Training Room
Create a pinwheel using the Cricut for the 250th anniversary of our country this year!
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Sat, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Celebrate National Ice Cream Soda day while you learn to make your own soda pop!

Mon, Jun 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Are you new to genealogy? In this class, you'll learn some basic first steps and how to use genealogy resources in libraries.

Tue, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rocky River Public Library
Join us to chat about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka?s family spice farms. ONLINE ONLY
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Wed, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Fri, Jun 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Our movie matinees feature a recently released film, shown in the auditorium. Monthly selections are updated as soon as possible.

Mon, Jun 29, All day
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Take a brief survey about your reading interests and we will select 1, 2, or 3 titles for you.

Tue, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium (expanded)
Learn about dinosaurs and how they lived and walked the Earth. Listen to the story, then discuss dinosaur traits and create your own clay dinosaur! Registration required.
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Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Learn about dinosaurs and how they lived and walked the Earth. Listen to the story, then discuss dinosaur traits and create your own clay dinosaur! Registration required.
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Wed, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 5:25pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Join us to watch Zootopia 2. No registration required for the movie.

Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Grand Reading Room
Receive a punch card at the Reference desk at your first visit to a Silent Summer Reading session. Grab a snack from the the Grand Reading Room and find a spot in the library to read. Return for more!

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Green Room
Join us for our English as a Second Language group classes at the Library led by an ESL trainer. Each class will be themed-based and designed for the groups level. Registration required.

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium
Your are invited to a Birthday Party for the USA. Celebrate with games, books, music, crafts, and refreshments. Sing along to a traditional mountain dulcimer and take a turn learning to play it.