

Plant-Based Himalaya with Babita Shrestha (2025)
Join Mariam in conversation with Babita Shrestha, author and chef behind Plant Based Himalaya, a vegan cookbook centered on Nepali food. They talk about Babita’s upbringing in Nepal, cooking with her mother, and how her cooking style has adapted over the years and with the different places she’s lived. Plant Based Himalaya is available for checkout from the library and for purchase from your favorite bookstore.
Later, Erin and Mariam discuss upcoming books and programs they’re excited about for June.
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About The Hosts
Turning the Page is hosted by Mariam Addarrat and produced by Erin West.
Mariam is the Manager of Collection Services. She has worked at the Lexington Public Library since 2013, where she started as a Librarian at the Central Library. Currently, she’s enjoying listening to podcasts on history, cooking, parenting, and gardening.
Erin is the Virtual Services Librarian. She's worked for Lexington Public Library since 2003 and began her work with audio editing in 2012 while working at the Northside Branch. Erin enjoys listening to history, true crime and tv show recap podcasts.