Patricia Tanumihardja

Born in Jakarta and raised in Singapore, Patricia (Pat) Tanumihardja writes fun, heartwarming stories that often reflect her multicultural experiences. Pat’s Chinese Indonesian parents encouraged her appetites for both delicious foods and good books, resulting in a writing career that spans both cookbooks and children’s books. In addition to 5 cookbooks, her picture books include RAMEN FOR EVERYONE (an indie bookstore favorite and a JLG Gold Selection), JIMMY’ SHOES—THE STORY OF JIMMY CHOO, SHOEMAKER TO A PRINCESS, and THE SUGAR PLUM BAKERS—A TALE OF 12 HOLIDAY TREATS. Pat lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and son. You can find her on X and Instagram: @ediblewords and online: https://ediblewords.com Don’t be shy to hit her up for some favorite recipes, or share yours!