What we’re about
I always have a long list of cookbooks I want to check out and there's nothing like a group of people to share the meal with that will inspire me to dive in to new recipes. The idea is simple: we pick a cookbook, everyone picks a recipe from the cookbook and makes it, we all get together for a delicious potluck, and then we pick a new book and do it again! All it takes is a group of people willing to cook one dish and bring it to share, and we'll get to try a variety of dishes, and connect with new friends.
I eat everything, but have a soft spot for vegetarian cuisine. I prefer creative vegetable focused dishes to heavier meat centered meals, so you'll see my cookbook suggestions reflect that. Feel free to chime in and recommend any next book that inspires you, no dietary restrictions.
Everyone is welcome, this is a friendly group, not a competition! Also, anyone is welcome to host events, that's how we can keep having events - just message me and I'll set you up. There is a lot of enthusiasm in the group and not enough events today for everyone that wants to participate so I encourage anyone to host, and it can be a group as big or small as you want :). Hosts makes the rules, so if there is a specific book you want to use the best way to do it is to host a meetup, or find a friend who is willing to! It can be in your home, a community center, the park, etc.
Treat the group and, especially the hosts, with gratitude and respect by taking your RSVPs seriously. Hosts spend time preparing, open up their home, and the group waits for most people to arrive before eating, so if you are not committed to coming, please leave the spot for someone else. Our events often have waitlists, please don't be a no-show. Of course life happens and there is nothing wrong with updating your RSVP if you can't make it, just please keep your RSVP up to date.
If you are bringing a guest, you have to RSVP with a +1 to respect the waitlist. Bring one dish per person, or double the dish you are making if you are bringing a guest.
Also, if you don't mind, please use your real name so that we know who you are when we see you on the guest list, commenting, and finally meet you in person. It helps people connect and stay in touch to know who you are!
Lastly, Meetup costs me as the host of the group about $330/year (prices went up significantly at the end of 2024). If you're enjoying the group please throw a few dollars my way to help cover this. You can give cash to any event host, sent me a venmo at katy-ionis anytime, use Pledge right through Meetup - that one takes a small fee, or message me for PayPal or Zelle info.
Welcome! We look forward to seeing you at a potluck soon!
-Katy
Upcoming events
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Jing Gao's The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp
Phinneywood, 8000 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle, wa, USJing Gao is the chef and entrepreneur behind the premium Chinese food brand, Fly By Jing. The James Beard Award winner is an expert on Chinese cuisine who is on a mission to introduce the authentic, "uncensored" flavors of her hometown, Chengdu, to the global table.
Her acclaimed debut cookbook is The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp. This book is a deep-dive into the complex "mala" flavor profile of chili crisp. It serves as both a culinary map and a personal manifesto, daring cooks to incorporate the electrifying tingle of Sichuan into every dish, from the savory to the surprisingly sweet.
For our potluck, please choose a recipe from The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp or from the Fly By Jing website. Let us know what dish or dishes you plan to bring in the comments for this event.
If your RSVP includes +1 guest, please plan to bring at least two dishes from the cookbook. The target number of attendees and dishes is 12.
We love welcoming new folks to the group, and ask that you only RSVP for this event if you fully plan to show up. If fate deems you must change your plans, please update your RSVP ASAP, so other members have time to join and to prepare for the potluck.
Please, please do not join the waitlist unless you plan to be ready to take up the opportunity to join us when it arises. A half-hearted choice to sign up but expect it "won't happen anyway" only ruins things for the next up.
You need to be able to receive Meetup emails or you will miss important messages. Please send a direct message if you have specific questions or concerns.
I ask that guests to my home have their true identity in their member profile - a photograph that looks like you and a name you prefer to be called.2 attendees
Past events
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