Westfield Library Hosts Smoothie Demo on August 5

Westfield Memorial Library is hosting the latest installment of the Cool Summer Kitchen Series on August 5 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 550 E. Broad Street. Sonia Verrilli-Jabon, a Certified Culinary Nutritionist, Fitness Coach, and Wellness Cooking Instructor, returns to the library to demonstrate how to beat the heat with refreshing, balanced smoothies.

The demo features a smoothie called "Pina Colada Meets the Green Smoothie," a creation that the library describes as transporting participants to tropical settings. Verrilli-Jabon, founder of Beets & Biscotti, will share hacks for building customizable green smoothies and teach how to turn smoothies into summer mocktails and cocktails.

Her approach centers on nutrient-dense ingredients that fuel and heal the body holistically without sacrificing taste. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating drinks that are both nourishing and delicious—perfect for Westfield's warm summer evenings.

Verrilli-Jabon is a returning presenter to the Cool Summer Kitchen Series, and the library continues to draw on her expertise to bring engaging wellness education to the community.

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FAQ

Q: What is the Cool Summer Kitchen Series at Westfield Library?
A: The Cool Summer Kitchen Series is a library program featuring culinary experts and wellness instructors who demonstrate practical cooking skills and nutrition knowledge. The series runs during the summer months with interactive demos.

Q: When is the smoothie demo?
A: The demo is August 5, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Westfield Memorial Library, 550 E. Broad Street.

Q: Who is presenting the demo?
A: Sonia Verrilli-Jabon, a Certified Culinary Nutritionist, Fitness Coach, and Wellness Cooking Instructor, and founder of Beets & Biscotti, will lead the demo.

Q: What smoothie will be featured?
A: The featured smoothie is called "Pina Colada Meets the Green Smoothie," designed to transport participants to tropical settings.

Q: What will I learn at the demo?
A: Participants will learn how to build customizable green smoothies using nutrient-dense ingredients, how to convert smoothies into summer mocktails and cocktails, and wellness cooking principles that balance nutrition with taste.

Q: Has Sonia Verrilli-Jabon presented at Westfield Library before?
A: Yes, she is a returning presenter to the Cool Summer Kitchen Series.

Q: Is there a cost to attend?
A: (Cost information not provided in source material. Contact Westfield Memorial Library for registration details and any fees.)

Q: Where can I find more information about Westfield events?
A: Union County Life covers Westfield events, programs, and community news. Visit unioncountylife.com for updates on Westfield library programs and events.