Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math – together, they make STEAM. And they also are important skills that you use in cooking.
As a kid, I found science and math challenging. I come from a family of cooks, and the kitchen was central to each place I grew up. I was failing math miserably when my teacher suggested to my Mom that I ought to try learning to cook. The fractions involved in the measuring cups and spoons I used to make a batch of brownies helped me to grasp the basic concepts of mathematics. I made a mess in the kitchen – and a fabulously fudgy result!
The kitchen is a great place to bring together your loved ones to learn STEAM concepts while also noshing on some tasty treats! Westlake Porter Library has a fount of resources for young and old alike to get you going on your learning journey. Click on each title below to find out more, and start steaming up your kitchen!
If you like what you see, feel free to reach out to me or to our other helpful staff in Adult Services for recommendations tailored to your interests.
Bonnie is an Adult Services Assistant at Westlake Porter Library. Her interests are art history, cinema, music, cooking, and sewing new clothing from vintage patterns (particularly patterns influenced by Hollywood from 1915-1980).
