Celebrating Somali Food, Music & Culture: An Evening with Ifrah F. Ahmed
Join us at Coffee by Design for an evening with acclaimed Somali writer, chef, artist, and storyteller Ifrah F. Ahmed, celebrating Somali food, culture, and the stories that connect us.As part of Coffee By Design’s Voices By Design series, Ms. Ahmed will share stories from her acclaimed debut cookbook, SOOMAALIYA, and explore food as a powerful vehicle for memory, identity, storytelling, and connection. Friend of the Council Eisha Khan will be moderating the conversation. This event is in proud partnership with our 2026 Global Benefactor Coffee by Design.
THE EVENING INCLUDES:
• Reading and conversation about her book 
• Audience Q&A
• Book sales & author signing
• Somali snacks prepared by ISUKEN Co-op, a Lewiston-based cooperative
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