Candice Kumai is an award-winning author, chef, and media personality on the TODAY show for over 15 years. Named “The Golden Girl of Wellness” by both ELLE and Forbes, Candice is a 14-time award winning writer, French classically trained chef, and former-model-turned journalist. She has written seven best-selling books, including Kintsugi Wellness and Clean Green Eats. Candice has served as the Editor At Large for Shape and Men’s Journal, and as a columnist for Men’s Health and Women’s Health. She is a recurring judge on Iron Chef America and Beat Bobby Flay, and appears as a chef on Selena + Chef. Candice hosts a popular weekly podcast called Wabi Sabi and contributes to publications like Vogue, Bon Appetit, New York Times Travel Show, NHK World, Chopra, Cosmopolitan, Well + Good, Thrive Global, and Yoga Journal. She is known and loved best for her foolproof recipes, beauty tips and wellness secrets.
Limited complimentary books available, while supplies last. No registration required, all ages welcome. Early arrival suggested.
Date/Time: May 6, 2026, at 6 PM
Location: Cypress Library
5331 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA 90630
More information: (714) 826-0350 or email ocpl.cypress@occr.ocgov.com
This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging and administered locally by the Orange County Office on Aging.