What we’re about
If you're anything like us, you have an overwhelming number of cookbooks sitting nice + pretty on your shelves — yet there are volumes of recipes just waiting to be discovered + experienced. Such an undertaking must never be done alone.
Feast was launched by the extraordinary mind of Jessica Brand, a creative visionary who said, "Why not gather new + old friends together to start a cookbook club? Better yet, create a local Meetup Group!" Together we’ve shared a culinary adventure since the fall of 2015!
Once a month, we'll dive into a chosen cookbook, prepare a variety of recipes, and get together to taste + discuss. Think of it as a gourmet potluck. Each month we'll feature a different cookbook or blog, or author, and the group will meet for the most delicious gatherings throughout the North Shore.
Hear an Intro Video created by the founder of the Feast Cookbook Club and many of the original members — https://youtu.be/CAChqM-WzOY. Starting in the fall of 2024, Jessica has asked long-time members Brenda and Jim to continue the tradition.
All cooking levels are welcome . . . so don't be shy! Get ready to explore all sorts of new flavors while making new foodie friends.
Can’t wait to prepare + share,
Brenda + Jim
p.s. If you're single looking to mingle, then sadly, our group is not for you. We aim to keep our focus on the food + recipes while maintaining a friendly social environment. So, if you make more than one person feel uncomfortable, we'll have to respectfully block you from the group.
If you reserve a seat at our events and not show up (without prior notice), we will be bummed. If you do it again, you will respectfully be removed from the group. Thanks for your understanding!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- What Goes with What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless PossibilitiesPorter Mills Studios , Beverly , MA$8.00
From bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen comes What Goes with What—an original, inspired, and interactive approach to cooking that takes the guesswork out of everyday meals. Julia is a home cook's best friend, known for her simple, no-frills, yet utterly satisfying recipes, as well as her authentic, relatable, problem-solving approach. Turn to this book when you want to know what else we can make or you need dessert with a few basic pantry ingredients!
In her latest book, Julia offers readers a new way to think about cooking—one that focuses on mastering the alchemy of a meal and then offers endless iterations. Organized into six sections (salads and sandwiches; soups, stews and braises; rice, more grains, and pasta; vegetables; mains; and baked goods), Julia arms readers with 20 charts and 100 recipes that teach them how to build a successful dish, while making ample room for creativity and personal preference.
Just as artists learn to mix colors and combine elements to create something beautiful, Julia's approach teaches us to see cooking as an art form—understanding which flavors, textures, and techniques complement each other to transform the seemingly boring contents of our fridge into an exciting meal.
How fitting that we'll be discussing this artistic approach to meal prep at Porter Mills Art studio. Most of the studios will be closed but many of the artists have samples of their work displayed in the halls and in the central spaces.
BONUS CONTENT:
- Julia Turshen Writes Charts, Not Recipes: YouTube link
- "What Goes With What with Julia Turshen" podcast on Edible Communities: Listen here
- Podcast: Eat, Drink, Think: "Julia Turshen dishes about ease and intuition in the kitchen"
- Nigella Lawson's Review on Cookbook Corner
- Subscribe to Julia Turshen's Substack for ongoing inspiration
- Taste Cooking interview: "This is Taste 489: What Goes with What with Julia Turshen"
- We also checked the local library networks Noble and Minuteman—there are a number of physical and e-books available.
