Cooking

Olga Kalentzidou demonstrates a Greek recipe featuring filo dough during the grand opening of Southwest Branch of the Monroe County Public Library in June of 2023

Connecting through food at the public library

Kayte Young

Former public library director Marylin Wood asked the community what they wanted in a new library. The answers included connections with nature, and space to cook together.

When a library includes a teaching kitchen, community connections multiply

Kayte Young

Former public library director Marylin Wood asked the community what they wanted in a new library. The answers included connections with nature, and space to cook together.

Melati Citrawireja grows some of the hard-to-find ingredients in her garden in Oakland, California.

When you’re craving Indonesian food, you might have to make it yourself

Kayte Young

A conversation and kitchen session with Melati Citrawireja of Three Salted Fish.

Rocky Burton, in his small apartment kitchen in Saitama, Japan. Rocky hosts friends from far away lands and prepares an annual feast of as many dishes as he can manage.

Cooking lessons can come from the strangest places

Kayte Young

When was the last time your congressman sent you a cookbook in the mail?

Exploring Indonesian Cuisine

Kayte Young

A conversation and kitchen session with Melati Citrawireja of Three Salted Fish.

Michelle Porter, with her well-worn copy of Family Fare, a cookbook and nutrition guide that was sent to her by Indiana Congressman Lee Hamilton, in 1971.

How Do You Learn To Cook?

Kayte Young

Hear our conversation with Lawrence County resident Michelle Porter--about learning to cook from a government-issue wedding present.