Event Date: Wed - 3 Jun 2026

Event Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Eastbourne Library

How do you source, cook and take joy in food in the midst of war and loss?

Food is a weapon, a lifeline, a means of survival. Ukrainian food is also a powerful symbol of national identity and independence. This is a journey through mine-ridden, wrecked villages, repeatedly bombed cities, family kitchens and precarious small bakeries and cafes. Along the way news journalist and food writer Felicity Spector shares meals with soldiers, travels supply lines with volunteers and is fed incredible food by army cooks, fine bakers and home-cooking heroes.

Join us in Eastbourne Library as news journalist and food writer Felicity Spector discusses her Bread and War, her book of the extraordinary stories of people trying to rebuild lives and kitchens after years of bombing, shows a very Ukrainian determination to provide good food for a besieged people.

Free event, must be booked: 0345 60 80 196
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