Phipps Conservatory Presents Virtual Tomato and Garlic Days
For Immediate Release: Thurs., July 30
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org
Phipps Conservatory Presents Virtual Tomato and Garlic Days
Participants Are Invited to Learn and Grow while Supporting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank at New Virtual Event
Pittsburgh, PA — Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is pleased to announce the celebration of delicious, fresh and healthy foods of the summer season at a very special virtual edition of Tomato and Garlic Days, running Aug. 24 – 27. For the 16th annual installment of this Pittsburgh tradition, Phipps is offering four fun virtual evenings of learning for all ages — and proceeds benefit the important work of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Specially-themed virtual culinary courses will offer healthy and delicious recipes using two staples of the summer harvest — tomatoes and garlic. The classes include:
- How to Get Five Harvests from Growing Your Own Garlic with Doug Oster
- Indian Tomato Chutney with Chef Jayashree Iyengar
- Italian at Home: Tomato Vinaigrette with Chef Emily Larsen
- Café Phipps Roasted Tomato Soup with Chef Amy Reed
- Fueling Your Garden Workouts with Maris Altieri
- Shakshuka with Chef Emily Larsen
- Fresh Tomato Pasta with Mark Snyder
Virtual Tomato and Garlic Days registration costs $15 per household per day or $50 for all four days of presentations. For more information and to view the entire event schedule, visit phipps.conservatory.org.
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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.
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