Park Literacy Project & Park Books of Maryland Present….
Author Tini Younger
November 4, 2026
Doors: 5:30 pm | Show: 6:30 pm
Hammonds Lane Theatre
Tickets: $35-$90
Park Literacy Project and our many partners welcome home one of our own. Tini Younger--Maryland native, trained chef, and the social media sensation behind some of the most-watched comfort food videos on the internet- is coming back to Maryland to celebrate the launch of her debut cookbook, Today We Are Cooking... Recipes That Teach You to Think Like a Chef!
Join us for an evening with Tini as she prepares a delicious recipe live from the book, answers your questions, and proves that the best food always starts in your own kitchen when you think like a chef! Every attendee will leave with a signed copy of the cookbook! She may have taken her talents beyond the DMV, but a Baltimore girly never really leaves Raven's country!
We could not be more excited to have her here! Let's get cookin'! This event is presented in partnership with Chesapeake Arts Center, Jimmy's Famous Seafood, and Park Books of Maryland.
This event is brought to you by Park Literacy Project.
Park Literacy Project LLC provides equitable access to books, literacy programming, and evidence-based reading instruction. By creating literacy-rich third spaces and providing scholarships, they empower Maryland families to discover the joy of reading regardless of zip code.
Tini shares over 100 recipes that build a strong foundation for beginner cooks. With learning opportunities baked into every recipe, Tini teaches you why you are doing something rather than just how to do it, all with her casual, unfussy approach. Today We Are Cooking is packed with plenty of easy, everyday meals that you’llwant to cook time and time again. You’ll find OG favorites like Tini’s Viral Mac and Cheese and her favorite Banana Bread plus dozens of new, elevated comfort food recipes,all of which have a special Tini spin—like Oven-Cooked BBQ Pulled Pork with Spicy Slaw, Chicken Soup with Homemade Noodles, and Creamy Grits with Sautéed Mushrooms and Butternut Squash. Every recipe highlights the skills you’ll learn while making it and includes pro tips from Tini along with ideas for how to “own it” with swaps or twists to personalize the dish. Tini covers all the staples for breakfast, dinner, game days, and more—and there’s even a chapter of her most beloved holiday dishes. Getting in the kitchen changed Tini’s life, so she’s passionate about helping home cooksgain their own confidence in the kitchen. Today We Are Cooking will be your go-to resource for recipes that work every time.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tineke "Tini" Younger is a chef, bestselling digital creator, entrepreneur, and author redefining what it means to build a modern culinary brand. Widely recognized as one of the most influential food creators of her generation, Tini has transformed home cooking into a cultural phenomenon through her approachable recipes, authentic storytelling, and ability to build genuine community online. Her impact has earned her recognition as a Forbes Top Creator, a member of the prestigious TIME100 Creators List, inclusion on the Create & Cultivate 100 List, and selection to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2026.
