Santa Clara Public Library

Tattoo artists from around the U.S. invite you into their personal kitchens in this intimate cookbook full of their favorite home recipes.

Molly Kitamura has worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years, 15 of which were as a sushi chef. She has worked and lived in nine countries around the world, including in South America, Europe, and Asia. Her love of tattoos and food gave her the inspiration to put this book together. Molly now lives in the US with her husband and her two French bulldogs, MrK and Chaja, and cooks for her family and friends.

Join us for an intimate talk where Molly will share a little about her history and the formation of this book. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to learn how these two eclectic worlds melded into one fantastic tome!

*Books will be available during the event.

Supported by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends.


Book Synopsis:

Knives and Needles: Tattoo Artists in the Kitchen celebrates the intersection of food and tattoo culture and the beauty that comes from skill transforming into art, whether it is through ink or the plate. Tattoo artists from around the United States invite you into their personal kitchens in this intimate cookbook full of their favorite home recipes. Full-color photos of their own tattoos showcase their work in vivid detail. Recipes are easy to follow and range from guacamole and margaritas to guava-glazed ribs, from mom’s quesadillas de Oaxaca to vegan churros, and from grandma’s baked apples to Freddy Corbin’s apple pipe.