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@mcls.org> wrote:
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*
------------------------------ *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Meredith Sommers via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent:* Friday, October 6, 2023 10:49 AM *To:* Anna Merritt <amerritt@richlandlibrary.org>; Michigan Libraries List Serve <michlib-l@mcls.org> *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
*From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@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@mcls.org> *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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