[Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs

[Sarah Scherdt]

My group did just make the recipe as printed, no doubling or halves.
I tried to steer clear of potluck & casserole cookbooks for the group.

Usually people were happy to share leftovers for anyone that wanted an
extra serving to go home.  I made sure to always have extra plates, bowls &
foil to account for this.



On Fri, Oct 6, 2023, 11:08 AM Amy Nolan via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
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> I'm really intrigued by this!  Would everyone just make the normal sized
> recipe (serves 4-6 or whatever).
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> *Amy Nolan *
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> *Children's Librarian Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers
> Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext. 119*
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> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> on behalf of Meredith
> Sommers via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
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> *To:* Anna Merritt <amerritt at richlandlibrary.org>; Michigan Libraries
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> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs
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> Anna (and all),
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> 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!
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> 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.
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> Now that you mention it, maybe it’s time we bring ours back 😊
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> Meredith
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> *Meredith Sommers*
> Library manager
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> Bayliss Public Library
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> Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Anna
> Merritt via Michlib-l
> *Sent:* Friday, October 6, 2023 10:38 AM
> *To:* Michigan Libraries List Serve <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Cookbook Clubs
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> Hello All,
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> For those who run Cookbook Clubs at their libraries- how do you structure
> it?
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> Do you have everyone sign up for what recipes they are going to make?
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> Do you check out copies of the actual cook book or just make photo copies
> of the recipes?
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> When you meet up, do you just talk about the recipes? Do you offer
> information and discussion based on the theme of the cookbook?
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> Any feedback on how you organize this type of book club would be most
> helpful!
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> *Anna Merritt*
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> Assistant Director
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