From the iconic and lovable dragon, Mushu, to the memorable song “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”, Mulan has made its mark as a staple of Disney animation since its release in 1998. The Ballad of Mulan originated during the Northern… Continue Reading Historically Inaccurate: Mulan
Food is one of the most vital and beautiful things in life. Food is nourishment. Food is art. Food is generational, social, and cultural connection. This month in conjunction with our Black History Month celebrations, we invite you to check out cookbooks… Continue Reading Baking, Cooking, and Black History Month
Hello! Ms. Kate here, and welcome to my series, “Cook the Book”! No, we aren’t going to be eating actual books. (Talk about paper cuts), we will be reading a book, and I will share a recipe that corresponds with said story! Are… Continue Reading Cook the Book: Too Many Pumpkins
In an episode of Pokemon, Brock holds up a plate of rice balls and loudly states, “These donuts are great! Jelly-filled are my favorite! Nothing beats a jelly-filled donut!” Sorry Brock, but they’re called Onigiri (oh-knee-gear-ree). It is a popular Japanese snack to… Continue Reading How to Make Onigiri (Rice Balls)
Do you miss browsing the bookshelves in the library? While the library may still be closed, we can bring the new shelf directly to you! Here are a few items from our new shelf to help you with that infamous question "what’s… Continue Reading Book Browse: Cookbooks!
The Giving Tree, written by a beloved author, Shel Silverstein, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The story teaches us about the true meaning of happiness and love as we watch a friendship between a boy and a tree span and change over the… Continue Reading Cook the Book Series: The Giving Tree
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* Hungry for something good?… Continue Reading CCPL Staff Picks: Asian Cooking
*CCPL Staff picks are chosen by CCPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so write to us and tell us what you’d recommend!* It’s March and that means… Continue Reading Cooking Corned Beef for Irish-American Heritage Month
As the year ends and a new one is beginning, many families enjoy a big feast to celebrate the achievements of the previous year and welcome the opportunities of the one to start. Here are a few items to consider for your end… Continue Reading A Soul Food Menu
Have you heard about the story of the Little Red Hen? I am sure you have. It is about a little red hen getting ready to make her bread. As she is preparing, she asks her friends the duck, the goose, the cat,… Continue Reading 🍳 Cook the Book: The Little Red Hen
