[Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs

[Lisa Waskin]

I think the best part of Meredith’s program was the way people would open up around the table over food and you heard family stories around the recipes.  My favorite one was when we did the Moroccan cookbook. I remember one gentleman who made a sort of cassoulet and brought it in a traditional Moroccan stone/clay cooking vessel, and there was a story around that. And another person talked about how they grew some of the items in there dish in their own garden, and it evolved into growing herbs and vegetables.
Lisa

Lisa Waskin, District Director
Superior District Library
541 Library Drive
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
Ph. (906) 632-9331
lwaskin at superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin at superiordistrictlibrary.org>



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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs

I'm really intrigued by this!  Would everyone just make the normal sized recipe (serves 4-6 or whatever).

Amy Nolan
Children's Librarian
Lincoln Township Public Library
2099 W. John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-9575 ext. 119

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Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs


Anna (and all),



We started one in Fall 2019, which only met a few times before the pandemic killed it. It was really popular, though, and a lot of fun!



I made the book a reference item for a month or so before the meeting, and then people would photocopy the recipes and leave a bookmark in the ones they’d chosen to make. Then everyone would show up with their dishes, we’d serve and sit down to eat. People would start off talking about their chosen recipes, what worked and what didn’t, and then conversation flowed really naturally from there. It drew a wide spectrum of patrons of all ages, and was pretty low-key and easy on our end. I cooked for each session because I enjoy cooking, but really all we had to do was put out plates & cutlery and the patrons took it from there.



Now that you mention it, maybe it’s time we bring ours back 😊





Meredith









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Meredith Sommers
Library manager

Bayliss Public Library

Sault Ste. Marie, MI







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Subject: [Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs



Hello All,



For those who run Cookbook Clubs at their libraries- how do you structure it?



Do you have everyone sign up for what recipes they are going to make?



Do you check out copies of the actual cook book or just make photo copies of the recipes?



When you meet up, do you just talk about the recipes? Do you offer information and discussion based on the theme of the cookbook?



Any feedback on how you organize this type of book club would be most helpful!



Anna Merritt

Assistant Director

Richland Community Library

8951 Park Street

Richland, MI 49083

(269) 629-9085

https://www.richlandlibrary.org/

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