Irish Cookbook Author to Make Exclusive
Appearance at Byerly’s St. Louis Park

For immediate release
February 26, 2008

What:
Noted Irish cookbook author Margaret Johnson will make an exclusive appearance March 7-8 at
Byerly’s in St. Louis Park.

On March 7, she will team with Rachel Gaffney and Joan Donatelle to teach a cooking class from 6 to 7 p.m. During the class, entitled “An Irish Feast,” the trio will prepare Endive & Irish Blue Cheese Canapés, Lamb cutlets with Honey, Apricot and Tarron Sauce, Turnips Anna Livia and Rachel Gaffney’s Irish Shortbread Banoffi Pie. The cost is $10, and advance registration is required by calling 952-253-3409 or visiting LundsandByerlys.com.

On March 8, Margaret will sign copies of her cookbooks from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Many of her books will be available for purchase at the event, including The New Irish Table, Irish Puddings, Tarts, Crumbles & Fools, The Irish Pub Cookbook, and The Irish Spirit. There is no cost to attend the booksigning, and advance registration is not required.

When:
Cooking Class
Friday, March 7
6 to 7 p.m.

Booksigning
Saturday, March 8
1:30 to 3 p.m.

Where:
Byerly’s St. Louis Park
3777 Park Center Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-929-2100

Who:
Margaret Johnson is a noted cookbook author and journalist. She has written hundreds of food and
travel pieces for newspapers and magazines in the United States and Ireland, including the Los
Angeles Times Syndicate, Dublin’s Food and Wine, and the Irish Echo.

Contact:
Aaron Sorenson, Lund Food Holdings, Inc., (952) 915-2694