We're totally thrilled that our friend and longtime Brainery teacher Chitra Agrawal is about to launch her first cookbook, Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn on March 21st, and we're lucky to have a copy to giveaway to you all. 

Chitra's taught many South Indian cooking classes for us over the years, and her food is some of my favorite ever. 

What can you expect in the book?

Lifelong...

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The School for Making Thinking (SMT) is embarking on its Spring 2017 Semester with three classes that seek to make you re-think the way you think. Classes at SMT use art to provoke questioning and deepen thought, and the classes this semester will help you learn how to merge art and activism, how to make good dialogue great, and to let you engage in the ancient practice of acting the fool.

SMT Spring 2017 Courses are commencing February...

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This Sunday, the Brooklyn Draw Jam presents its annual Holiday Bizarre at Shoestring Studio and Shoestring Press. Both spaces will be transformed into a festive holiday market/comics fest.

Established local artists will be exhibiting and selling prints, textiles, drawings, paintings, illustrations, comics, zines and other handmade goods. Bring home original art and pick up unique holiday gifts! Enjoy hot spiced...

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It's here! Sarah Lohman's book, Eight Flavors, is officially being released into the world on Tuesday, December 6th. And to celebrate, we're giving away TWO copies! 

To enter, comment below letting us know which of the eight flavors Sarah discusses in the book you're most excited to learn more about: black pepper, vanilla, curry powder, chili powder, soy sauce, garlic, MSG, and Sriracha. 

Entries close on Friday, December 9 at...

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Books by Brainery teachers and friends make great holiday gifts! Here are some new ones and some old favorites, from cooking and food history to flowers and fact-checking.

Eight Flavors by Sarah Lohman

The Chinese Takeout Cookbook by Diana Kuan  

 

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