May 21, 2025

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USJ’s First Edible Book Festival: A Tasty Reimagining of Beloved Stories

May 1, 2025 0 min read 209 Views Isabella Rusate, Organization Events

Written by Isabella Rusate

Monday, April 1, USJ was proud to host the Edible Book Festival as a part of the Embracing our Environment series. Student, faculty, and staff were encouraged to submit an edible entry based on a book of their choosing. From fondant dragons to Emily Dickinson’s coconut cake recipe, there were no shortage of creative and delicious entries. In fact, there were 41 entries total, a smashing success for this event. Thank you to everyone who participated, and especially Dr. Martin for making this festival possible!

The Wizard of Oz (Cake) by Ruth Pagano

Sandwich (Sandwich) by President’s Office

Dragons Love Tacos & Dragons Love Tacos 2 (Cake)

A Tale of Two Cities (Cake)

Creepy Carrots (Cake & Chocolater Bunny) by Tanya Robillard

Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake (Cupcakes) by Christina Flood

Dragonfly Beetle Butterfly Bee (Cake) by Dr. Kirsten Martin

Watership Down (Cake) by Dr. Kirsten Martin

Herbarium (Rice Krispy Treat) by Dr. Kaitlin Mondello

The Celery Stalks at Midnight (Chips & Dip) by Dr. Kirsten Martin

Photographs by Isabella Rusate

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