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Cookin' the Books

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: Cook As You Are: Recipes for Real Life, Hungry Cooks, and Messy Kitchens, by Ruby Tandoh

From last-minute inspiration for feeding an entire family to satisfying meals for just one person, easy one-pot dinners to no-chop recipes, in these pages Ruby Tandoh shares a feast of homey, globally inspired dishes. A no-nonsense collection of more than 100 accessible, affordable, achievable—and, most importantly, delicious—recipes (plus countless variations), Cook As You Are is an essential resource for every taste, every kitchen, and every body.

Menu:

  • Galaxy Granola
  • Silky, Smoky Eggplant Stew
  • Mushroom and Gochujang Udon Noodles, Fruit Jumble Crumble Bars
  • Midnight Chocolate Tart w/Coconut and Sea Salt
  • Charred Brussels Sprouts with Satay Sauce and Peanuts
  • Wildflower honey cheesecake
  • No waste whole cauliflower and macaroni cheese
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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  

Registration is required. There are 12 seats available.

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