Baking bread, and breaking it with loved ones.
No matter how you create it, bread can be found at the root of all family trees as recipes are passed down through the generations.
And, according to National Geographic, bread makes up roughly 26 per cent of daily caloric intake worldwide.
Tonight (March 8), as part of International Women's Day, Coquitlam Heritage is set to share stories from a panel of several expert bakers.
The virtual speaking event is set to celebrate female artisans and entrepreneurs in the industry.
"Come on down with your family and friends to learn more about bread and its history, and how it all ties up with us," said Delali Adiamah, Coquitlam Heritage's artisan baker in residence, who's also set to participate in the online discussion.
During her time at Mackin House, Adiamah has been showcasing breads and baking styles from around the world.
She's also been teaching the public from kids to adults simple recipes and the joys of baking with family.
Adiamah is currently in residence until the end of April and has scheduled several open houses for interested residents to experience unique bread-making techniques.
One of them is slated for today, and the next two Wednesdays (March 15 and 22), from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The International Women's Day speaker virtual panel is also set to include bakers Asha Chaudhary, Negin Etemadi and Kristina Joe.
Each is set to explore "their various cultural bread traditions, stories and legacies," Coquitlam Heritage explained.
The event is scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. via a Zoom conference link and is free for everyone aged 16 years and older.
For more information and to register for the panel, you can visit Coquitlam Heritage's website.
