Oakland, CA
St. Paul’s Towers

A Front Porch Community

510-891-8542

A Flavorful Afternoon at St. Paul’s Towers

Wednesday, October 15 • 2 – 3:30 PM

Join us for a conversation with cookbook author Joaninha, who will share recipes and wisdom from her latest release. Discover how food can be a source of healing, joy, and connection. You’ll also see how life at St. Paul’s Towers nurtures passions like cooking, while offering the creativity of a dining team devoted to fresh flavors, wellness and community.

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  • Complimentary valet parking
  • Refreshments provided
  • Books available for purchase
  • Optional community and apartment tours following the event

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Meet Joaninha

Joaninha is a passionate home cook and storyteller who believes that food connects us to our past, our culture, and each other. With years of experience sharing meals and memories with family, friends and her community, she has become known for blending simple, nourishing recipes with heartfelt wisdom about living well.

Her book, Recipes for a Good Life, is both a cookbook and a guide to joyful living. Inside, readers will find approachable recipes alongside reflections on family traditions, wellness, and the role food plays in bringing people together. More than just a collection of dishes, the book is a celebration of how cooking can heal, uplift and create lasting connection.

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