Columbia, South Carolina
Events
March 20, 2025 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. Cherokee County Library Main Library 300 E. Rutledge Avenue, Gaffney, SC
Join us at Main Library to hear stories from Mary Martha Greene's newly released memoir cookbook The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Kiss My Aspic!: Southern Recipes, Saucy Stories, and More Rambunctious Behavior. The Cheese Biscuit Queen will also be demonstrating how to make her famous champagne mustard recipe, a perfect accompaniment for a grazing board or a ham dinner. Copies of The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Kiss My Aspic!: Southern Recipes, Saucy Stories, and More Rambunctious Behavior will be available for purchase.
March 20, 2025 Hub City BookStore 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Spartanburg, SC
Come join Mary Martha Greene for a delicious evening of Southern charm in her newest book The Cheese Biscuit Queen - Kiss My Aspic! Mary Martha will
definitely be serving up some cheese biscuits and there might even be a cooking demo!
MARCH 26, 2025 -- 10:30 a.m. The Literary Guild of St. Simons Island, Georgia
Mary Martha will be entertaining the Literary Guild of St. Simons with stories of Food and Family on March 26 at 10:30 A.M. It's open to the Public -- click the link below for tickets!
March 27, 2025 -- Books and Bites at The Beaufort Book store
Come sample Books and Bites at The Beaufort Bookstore from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Mary Martha will be talking abot her new book and sampling cheese biscuits. Join her for a fun afternoon of stories and deliciousness.
March 28 to 30, 2025 -- Read Freely Fest -- Details to Come!
Read Freely Fest, South Carolina’s new book festival, is free to attend and will take place March 28-30 at Richland Library’s Main location in downtown Columbia, SC. The festival features bestselling author talks, panels with emerging voices, performances, and interactive activities. Mary Martha will be appearing in conversation with her dear friend Jeffrey Dale Lofton on Saturday the 29th in the Theater from 11;30 until 12:30.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS -- PRESERVING FAMILY STORIES THROUGH RECIPES -- APRIL 2, 9, AND 16.
Mary Martha Greene, will carry you through a journey to preserve your precious family recipes and stories to hand down for generations to come – and just maybe publish in a cookbook. This session will include how to capture family stories – the happy, the sad, the good, and the bad – and practical tips for writing and quantifying family recipes. There just might be a tasty communal meal to conclude the class. A copy of “The Cheese Biscuit Queen Tells All” is included in the course registration fee.
CARROLLTON BOOK FESTIVAL -- APRIL 4 AND 5, 2025 (WORKSHOP ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5)
Mary will be conducting a workshop on preserving fmilay stories and recipes on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. It's during the "Coffee and Pastries" time slot, but cheese biscuits will definitly be on the menu!
USC - Beaufort Lunch with AUthors Series -- APril 15, 2025 12:00 Noon at The Belfair Clubhouse Bluffton, SC
Authors Mary Martha Greene and Bren McClain share the love of southern storytelling and have completed books that will be published in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Greene’s second book, The Cheese Biscuit Queen: Kiss My Aspic! will be on sale on February 18, 2025.
Bren McClain’s critically acclaimed debut novel, One Good Mama Bone, has been described as “Charlotte’s Web for grown-ups.”
COokBook Club -- Florence COunty Librbary -- FLorence, SC April 24, 2025 12:00 Noon
Join us at Main Library to hear stories from Mary Martha Greene's newly released memoir cookbook The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Kiss My Aspic!: Southern Recipes, Saucy Stories, and More Rambunctious Behavior. The Cheese Biscuit Queen will also be demonstrating how to make her famous champagne mustard recipe, a perfect accompaniment for a grazing board or a ham dinner. Copies of The Cheese Biscuit Queen, Kiss My Aspic!: Southern Recipes, Saucy Stories, and More Rambunctious Behavior will be available for purchase.
Palettes and PAges at Columbia FOod and Wine Festival, All Good Books -- APtil 24, 2025 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Join us for a delightful evening of southern hospitality at Palates and Pages at All Good Books on Thursday, April 24, from 6-8:30 pm. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, this unique event celebrates the flavors and stories of the South with Mary Martha Greene, the Cheese Biscuit Queen, and author Kelvin Davis, award nominated author of Notoriously Dapper. Together, they’ll entertain and inspire with humorous stories, engaging conversation, and a selection of mouthwatering bites that showcase the heart of Southern cuisine.
Thomas Hardenbergh, Chef at Motor Supply Bistro, will join in the fun by presenting recipes from Greene’s beloved cookbook alongside some of his own signature culinary creations. As guests enjoy the delicious food and lively atmosphere, they’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow food enthusiasts, enjoy the charm of All Good Books, and take in the rich stories behind the dishes that define Southern hospitality.
This evening promises to be a celebration of great food, great company, and the traditions that make Southern cuisine so special. It’s a perfect way to experience the warmth and joy of Columbia’s food culture—don’t miss it!
LitchField Books Luncheon -- CAfe Piccolo, Pawley's Island, SC APril 25, 2025 10:45 A.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Join us to hear about the sassy and scandalous sequel to Mary Martha’s first book, The Cheese Biscuit Queen.
Your ticket includes an author presentation, meet & greet, personalized book signing, salad, a delicious plated entree, dessert, beverages, complimentary seating, table service, private dining, and the opportunity to purchase the event book.t!
Luncheon at The Poinsett CLub in Greenville, SC -- May 8, 2025 Details COming soon!
Details Coming Soon!
Stories & Sips: A Spring Tea Party at the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage, Saturday, May 10, 2025 from Noon to 1:30 P.m.