This event is in the "Adults" group Conversations that Matter with VJ: The Science of Cooking 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Conversations that Matter with VJ: The Science of Cooking 6:30pm–7:30pm Location: Main Library Room: Rotary Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Description: Why does a steak turn tough when it’s overcooked—yet a pot roast gets tender the longer it simmers? Why do roasted vegetables taste sweeter than boiled ones? And why does crowding a pan stop browning and create steam instead?