Binding Agents: A Cook/Book Shop
908 Christian StreetBinding Agents is thrilled to welcome food writer and cookbook author Patricia Tanumihardja for a meet-and-greet and signing of her latest book, Mortar & Pestle! Written with her mother, Juliana (“Julia”) Evari Suparman, the book is filled with three decades of Indonesian family recipes and proves Indonesian food can be prepared in any kitchen, anywhere in the world.
Omi Kitchen will join us for a pop-up featuring a selection of their delightful Indonesian baked goods (sweet and savory), and handmade mortar & pestle sets by local farmer and potter Miki Palchick (@claykitchenstudio) will also be available to shop.
A $5 ticket reserves your copy of Mortar & Pestle for pickup and signing; the cost of the ticket will be deducted when you complete your purchase on-site. Walk-ups are welcome while supplies last.
About the Book
In Mortar & Pestle, a mother/daughter team, Juliana and Pat, indulge readers with their vibrant collection of 80 delicious recipes and their intimate knowledge of Indonesian cuisine. The accessible recipes include popular dishes that appeal to both native Indonesians and those new to the cuisine, all of which can be easily replicated by home cooks using easy-to-find ingredients.
Old family photographs and cozy stories bring the reader into the authors' home and allow them to travel vicariously through food. Written with the distinct sensibility of an Indonesian who was born and grew up in Indonesia (Julia) and her daughter who was raised in the culture and taught to cook from a young age (Pat), this comprehensive cookbook is lighthearted and punctuated with practical, how-to instruction. Mortar & Pestle proves Indonesian food can be prepared in any kitchen, anywhere in the world.
About the Author
Born in Jakarta and raised in Singapore, Patricia Tanumihardja is a food writer and cookbook author. In addition to publishing four cookbooks and two food-themed children's books, her bylines have appeared in Washington Post, Epicurious, Food52, and Serious Eats. Learn more at ediblewords.com.
Sun, Jun 29, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Binding Agents: A Cook/Book Shop
908 Christian Street
Binding Agents is Philly's bookshop for cooks and eaters. Located in South Philly’s culinary epicenter, the 9th Street Italian Market, we’re your go-to source for new cookbooks and food-focused reads, plus gifts and goods for making, serving and enjoying. We’re independent, women-owned, fun & funky. Learn more at bindingagentsphilly.com.
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