The World Central Kitchen Cookbook

The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope is a testament to the power of food to heal and unite. It’s the story of World Central Kitchen, founded by chef and humanitarian José Andrés, whose dedication to feeding those in crisis has earned him numerous accolades, including the National Humanities Medal.

This book is a collective effort, featuring recipes and stories from WCK's global network of chefs, volunteers, and supporters. With contributions from Sam Chapple-Sokol, a foreword by Stephen Colbert, and recipes from talents like Marcus Samuelsson and Ayesha Curry, it’s a diverse culinary journey.

Inside, you'll find more than just recipes; you’ll discover stories of resilience and hope, proving that food can be a powerful force for good. A New York Times bestseller and recipient of the 2023 James Beard Foundation Award for Best International Cookbook, The World Central Kitchen Cookbook supports WCK’s mission, with all proceeds dedicated to nourishing communities worldwide.

For our potluck, please choose recipes from the cookbook, The World Central Kitchen Cookbook. Let us know what dish, or dishes, you plan to bring in the comments for this event.

I recommend testing recipes that interest you before choosing. There may be extra prep time or special ingredients in various recipes.

If your RSVP includes guests, please plan to bring at least one more dish for each guest.

Look for the grove of cottonwoods - green leaves fluttering in the breeze - at Gaines Point, Green Lake by the 7600 block of East Green Lake Drive North. Bring blankets and camp chairs, grills, ice chests, anything and everything for a picnic. That includes plates, utensils, and something to serve your dish with!

This event, in an open public space, allows for more casual uncertainty than when we host a potluck at one of our homes. All the same, it will be helpful show the courtesy to join only if you truly intend to be there, and cancel your RSVP if plans change.

And please bring a little cash for dues!