"Cookbook Club" Community Pot Luck - August 2026!
About this Event
For the August 2026 session, we're doing "Dessert Person" by Claire Saffitz!
About the Book/Author: Claire Saffitz is a freelance recipe developer and video host. Previously, she was Senior Food Editor at Bon Appétit magazine, where she worked for five years in the test kitchen. "Dessert Person" is Claire's debut cookbook and it became an instant classic. A fun item of note-- she provides a secondary table of contents/index that is actually a helpful chart graphing where each recipe falls in terms of A. time to make it and B. skill level. Such fun!
How the "Cookbook Club" pot luck gathering works
- Buy or borrow the featured cookbook
- Make a recipe from the book and bring it to share (pot luck style)
- Each participant 1 minute "show & tell": what you made, any adjustments you recommend, etc (sample agenda below)
- Taste the dishes!
- Share & learn with others in a fun, friendly environment-- and have lots of fun with fellow cookbook enthusiasts!
By registering for the event, you agree to our . Please note that this is a pot luck hosted by Kat Gordon / the Homemade Kitchen, but the food is made in individuals' home kitchens. Dishes are prepared and consumed in good faith and at your own risk.
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COOKBOOK CLUB FAQ
Cookbook club exists to further create community in the kitchen! Participants share their thoughts about the cookbook AND an actual dish they made from it.
Q. How are the cookbooks selected?
A. Kat chooses, but feel free to nominate one. :-)
Q. Is the book included in the ticket price?
A. No. Participants are on their own to purchase (or borrow) the book. Novel offers a 10% disount to Muddy's Cookbook Club participants- check confirmation email for your code!
Q. Who can participate? Can kids join?
A. Anyone interested in cookbooks & community! Participants under the age of 15 must be mature enough to participate considerately and be accompanied by a participating adult; each will need their own ticket.
Q. What should I make?
A. Any recipe you want from the book! Consider transportation, serving, etc. Bring your item ready to display & serve. It's very helpful if you've already portioned it for sampling.
Q. How many servings should I bring?
A. Just the normal yield of the recipe is fine. We usually have 15-25 participants, and each person only needs 1-2 bites of each dish. Everyone is sampling everything, so small portions are great.
Q. Do I need to bring anything else?
A. Bring any serving utensils you need. Bring a beverage and/or your book to take notes/reference, if you like!
Note: I provide paper plates, napkins, forks, pencils, and stand-up cards to label your dish. Hand sinks & food service gloves are available. I have a FEW extra serving utensils, but not enough for everyone, so please bring what you need to share your dish. :-)
Q. What about cancellations?
A. Space is limited, so ticket sales are final. If you can't make it, you may gift your ticket to a friend. If we must cancel the event, we will inform you asap and fully refund your ticket.
Q. Where can I find a list of past Cookbook Club books?
A. Check out my Bookshop.org book list for all my cookbook recommendations, including a round-up of past cookbook club books!
Lots more info about our classes & events .
Sample Agenda for Cookbook Club Gathering:
2:20 Doors open/Set Up (check in, set up your dish, etc)
2:30 Welcome & Quick Intro to the Book
2:40 Show, Tell, and Taste (by table group): Each participant share your name, what you brought, any notes or thoughts on it, etc (about 1 min per person). Share samples of the dishes!
3:50 Wrap Up! Pack up/share leftovers & head home :)
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 14.64
