A culinary celebration of sister cities

The Carmel Library will host a free book event this Sunday from 2 to 3:30 PM, featuring author Ethan McAndrews and illustrator Takeo Tsunamoto discussing their collaborative work, ‘The Carmel Kawachinagano Cookbook.’

The cookbook celebrates the sister city relationship between Carmel, Indiana, and Kawachinagano, Japan, by featuring recipes from both regions. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the creative process behind the book and enjoy some of the featured dishes.

The event will include a talk where Tsunamoto will share his illustration process, which involved depicting places he had never visited before coming to Indiana.

McAndrews will discuss the writing and research involved in creating the cookbook. The cookbook includes a variety of dishes, such as Indiana’s classic pork tenderloin and Japan’s yakisoba pan, a noodle dish popular among students.

McAndrews and Tsunamoto’s collaboration began when McAndrews visited Kawachinagano and was hosted by Tsunamoto’s family, leading to a friendship and the eventual creation of the cookbook.

The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to register online through the Carmel Library’s website to secure their spot.

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