Cookin' the Books In-Person
Do you like looking at cookbooks for inspiration? Enjoy the stories? Learning about new cultures? Come join our monthly cook book club! Just register through our website, pick a recipe from the featured cookbook, make your dish at home and bring to share and enjoy a feast with other #swpl foodies! You don't need to be experienced in the kitchen to participate, just bring your enthusiasm and your appetite! After registering, your dish will be added to the menu.
Book Selection: Cucina Povera: The Italian Way of Transforming Humble Ingredients into Unforgettable Meals by Giulia Scarpaleggia
Tuscan native and accomplished home cook Giulia Scarpaleggia shares the wholesome, comforting, and nostalgic recipes of cucina povera—Italian peasant cooking that is equal parts thrifty, nourishing, and delicious.
Menu:
- Nut Biscotti
- Beef Stew w/Onions and Tomatoes
- Nut biscotti
- Spaghetti Fritatta
- Roasted Squash Risotto
- Pasta and bean soup
- Amaretti pudding
- Summer Vegetable Stew
- Tuscan bread
- Fava bean puree with chicory, fave e cicorie
- Date:
- Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Board Room
- Audience:
- Adult Young Adult
- Categories:
- Book Club Food / Drink