Spice of the Month Take & Make: Epazote In-Person
August Spice of the Month: Epazote (Dried)
This month, discover epazote, a bold, herbaceous plant used in traditional Mexican and Central American cooking. Known for its unique flavor—often described as pungent, minty, or slightly medicinal—epazote is commonly added to beans to enhance digestion and deepen taste. August’s kit offers a flavorful dive into Latin American cuisine, paired with powerful books that explore identity, history, and food as cultural connections.
About the Program
The Spice of the Month is a year-long journey through global flavors, featuring a different spice, blend, or herb each month. Library patrons can sign up to receive a free “take-and-make” kit, including:
- A small packet of the featured spice (enough for two recipes).
- Simple recipe cards to inspire your cooking.
- A brief history and cultural context of the spice.
- Recommended books for further exploration.
Registration is preferred. Kits will be available while supplies last. Registration secures a kit for you for pick up at the LINC Library.
Recipes
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Black Beans with Epazote
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Epazote Quesadillas
Reads
Pair your culinary adventure with books like:
Cookbooks:
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Decolonize Your Diet by Luz Calvo & Catriona Rueda Esquibel
(A powerful, plant-forward Mexican-American cookbook featuring traditional herbs like epazote) -
The Mexican Vegetarian Cookbook by Margarita Carrillo Arronte
(An essential guide to vibrant, vegetarian Mexican home cooking, including naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dishes.)
Fiction/Nonfiction:
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Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya (magical realism and coming of age in the American Southwest)
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A Taste of Sage by Yaffa S. Santos (a food-themed romance with Latin flavor and second chances)
- From:
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026
- To:
- Sunday, August 30, 2026
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Building:
- LINC Library Innovation Center
- Audience:
- Adult All Ages Family
- Categories:
- Books and Reading Cooking, Home and Garden Take and Make Activity Kit