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What is a ‘Cook the Book’ Event?

Our Cook the Book events are a bit like a book club for home chefs! And a fun way to try out several recipes from a new cookbook and connect with others.

  • You purchase the selected cookbook from The Cupboard.
  • Choose a recipe you want to make and share with others in the group, and let us know the name and page number of your choice.
  • Prepare the recipe EXACTLY as written in the cookbook.
  • Bring your dish to the event, ready to serve and share
  • Share your experience with the sourcing and preparation of the recipe. Was there an ingredient that was difficult to find? Do you think it could use more or less of an ingredient? Share any notes that another home chef might find ueseful.
  • Enjoy the time with the group, browse the shop, and maybe even sign up for the next Cook the Book event!

Upcoming Cook the Book Events:

Cook the Book: Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy

March 22, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join us to explore the newest cookbook from Half Baked Harvest, “Quick and Cozy”.
From the publisher: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • 120+ recipes for delicious, soul-warming comfort food . . . and getting it ready in a hurry—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Half Baked Harvest Every Day.

Colorful. Convenient. Comforting.

Mega-bestselling author Tieghan Gerard is busier than ever—always creating recipes, taking photographs, and collaborating with friends. In her fourth cookbook, she returns with a collection of more than 120 recipes that reflect the way she cooks now: simple ingredients, easy to get on the table, short on time yet big on flavor.

Learn how our Cook the Book events work

Cook the Book: Small Bites

April 26, 2025
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join us as we explore the cookbook Small Bites! How CTB works, first you purchase the book from us, plus a $5 per person hostess fee. Each participant then picks, makes, and brings a recipe from the book. We enjoy a fantastic spread of food, and then discuss the merits, or lack of merits of the recipes. These are such fun events, that really do encourage you to use your cookbooks! All classes must be pre-paid and are non-refundable. Call or come by to register, 256-686-4500.