COOKBOOK CLUB

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Written By Cathy Sigmond

I founded a cookbook club in 2015. We’re still going strong. 

I’ve always been passionate about food. I’m the type of person who reads recipes for fun and I feel most calm in the kitchen. I’ve also always loved the satisfaction of making something from raw ingredients and mastering new cooking techniques.

And, of course, I love to eat!  

Back in 2015, I had just moved back to DC and was craving a creative outlet and an excuse to reconnect with old friends. Enter: a lucky moment when I stumbled across a fantastic Serious Eats essay (which sadly has been taken down) about the magic of cookbook clubs—monthly potlucks where everyone brings a recipe from the same cookbook. 

I fell in love with the idea, posted about starting one on social media, and never looked back! 

I’m most proud of → 

  • How we always prioritize cookbooks that are in stock at the library, so affordability is not a barrier to entry 

  • Our user-friendly Google spreadsheet that tracks where we’ve been and what we’re cooking next 

  • Pulling off some pretty amazing fundraisers to support World Central Kitchen and Syrian refugees (with food from Vegetables Unleashed and Our Syria) 

  • Finally learning how to properly deglaze a pan 

 

WANT TO START YOUR OWN COOKBOOK CLUB? 

Let me help! Use my invite copy and check out my pro tips for keeping things running smoothly.

 

Happy cooking! 

Cathy Sigmond
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