Favorite family recipes and the stories behind them will take center stage this November as part of Culver-Stockton College's Midwest Literary Project activities. Community members are encouraged to contribute their favorite Midwestern recipes for inclusion in a community cookbook to be compiled in the new year. The collection will celebrate the region's diverse food traditions and the personal stories and memories that accompany them.

As part of this effort, project organizers will host a community meal starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 512 College St. in Canton. The meal is free and open to the public, and participants are encouraged to bring a favorite family dish to share, along with the stories and memories behind the recipe.

To contribute a recipe or recipes, contact Alissa Burger at aburger@culver.edu.