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From Indian kitchens to Boston’s Public Library: Suman Shah’s food journey is about memory, culture and connection
Boston Public Library’s Chef in Residence Suman Shah on using food as a bridge between cultures, generations and communities—and why culinary literacy belongs in a public library.
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Bhavana P - Sat, 22, Aug 2026
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Suman Shah / Boston Public Library
For Suman Shah, a recipe is rarely just a recipe. It can carry the memory of a grandmother’s kitchen, the wisdom of generations and the stories of a culture, all through the simple act of sharing a meal.
Now, Shah is bringing those ideas to one of the country’s oldest public libraries. As the Boston Public Library’s new Chef in Residence, she is using food as a way to explore nutrition, history, identity and the connections between cultures.
Shah spoke with New India Abroad about her new role, her journey from communications and advertising to food education, and how Indian culinary traditions can open the door to conversations that go far beyond the kitchen.
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