October is National Cookbook Month

Happy National Cookbook Month! As the weather begins to cool off, we look forward to cozying up indoors and cooking with family and friends. And while many of us now turn to our phones and social media for recipes, why not skip the ads and flip through an old-school cookbook instead? Our collection includes cookbooks for everyone in the family. Read on for a selection of kid, teen, and adult titles as well as delicious programs coming up this fall.

KIDS

• Cooking Step-by-Step by Denise Smart
• Disney Villains Cookbook by Joy Howard
• Harry Potter Bake, Create, and Decorate! by Joanna Farrow
• Marvelously Revolting Recipes by Alex
• Mini Snacks to Make and Munch by Rebecca Felix (also available on Hoopla)
• Pastry Workshop: Mastering Buttery Crusts & Doughs by Megan Borgert-Spaniol (also available on Hoopla)
• Pickle Words: Crunchy, Punchy Pickles and Poetry by April Pulley Sayre (also available on Hoopla)
• Sesame Street Let's Cook Together: With 40 Fun, Healthy Recipes by DK Publishing, Inc.

TEENS

• Around the World Vegan Cookbook by Niki Webster
• The Complete Cookbook for Teens: 120+ Recipes to Level Up Your Kitchen Game by Julee Morrison (also available on Hoopla)
• The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs by America’s Test Kitchen
• Fantastic Vegan Recipes for the Teen Cook: 60 Incredible Recipes You Need to Try for Good Health and a Better Planet by Elaine Skiadas
• Five Nights at Freddy's Cookbook by Scott Cawthon
• The Official Fablehaven Cookbook: Wondrous Recipes Inspired by the Characters From the Series by Brandon Mull (also available on Hoopla)
• Teen Baking Bootcamp: 60 Essential Recipes to Take You From Amateur to Pro by Matthew Merril

ADULTS

• 5 Ingredients Mediterranean by Jamie Oliver
• Come Hungry: Salads, Meals, and Sweets for People Who Live to Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay (also available on Hoopla)
• Diabetes Meal Planning & Nutrition by Simon Poole
• Eating From Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites From Cultures Around the World by Maya Feller
• Every Season is Soup Season: 85+ Souper-Adaptable Recipes to Batch, Share, Reinvent, and Enjoy by Shelly Westerhausen (also available on Hoopla)
• Mostly Veggies: Easy Make-Ahead Meals for Healthy Living by Brittany Mullins
• Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes From Five Generations of Black Country Cooks by Crystal Wilkinson
• South of Somewhere: Recipes and Stories From My Life in South Africa, South Korea & the American South by Dale Gray

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

This fall, we invite you to spend time at the library sampling and learning about culinary delights. Some of our upcoming programs include:

• Cook & Book series (Adults)
  • Monday, October 14, 7-8:30PM at Varina
    • Pumpkin Season. As autumn arrives, we're celebrating the pumpkin, a highly versatile ingredient. From beverages to savory soups and side dishes, pumpkins offer a surprising range of culinary possibilities.

• Monday, December 9, 7-8:30PM at Varina
  • Cooking Your Goose. If you've never (successfully) cooked a goose, come learn from a bonafide expert. We're thrilled to bring back Tanya Cauthen from Belmont Butchery, who will show us how to source, prepare, and eat the delicious bird. 

• Books and Bites: Fry Bread (Kids)
  • Thursday, November 7, 4-5PM at Varina
  • Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month with a reading of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Storyby Kevin Noble Maillard. Learn the history of fry bread and enjoy some freshly prepared samples from our demonstration kitchen. Please be conscious of your child’s food allergies and inform us of any potential issues.

• DIY Cookie Decorating for Teens
  • Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-7:30PM at Libbie Mill
  • Best for teens in grades 6-12. Celebrate the holiday season by learning how to frost your own beautifully decorated cookie to take home and enjoy! Come hang out in the meeting room and learn frosting basics like borders, flowers, and succulents. We'll provide the materials, you provide the creativity.

• Tea Blend Workshop (Adults)
  • Monday, December 2, 6:30-8PM at Libbie Mill
  • Mingle while sampling different teas, learn about the various ingredients, and create your own tea blend. Light refreshments and hot tea are provided.

• Fairfield Recipe Swap (Adults)
  • Tuesday, December 3, 6-7PM at Fairfield
  • Bring a written copy of one of your favorite recipes and help us compile a collection of our community's top recipes for baking or gatherings. Get ideas and inspiration from others for your next delicious creation. Books and other resources will also be available.

• Mouthwatering Mug Treats (Adults)
  • Monday, December 9, 6:30-8PM at Fairfield
  • Learn some tips and tricks to make great-tasting treats in a mug, then enjoy the delicious results. Don't forget to check out a cookbook to find even more delicious recipes to make at home.

• Cursed Jello (Teens & Tweens)
  • Tuesday, December 10, 6-8PM at Varina
  • Explore the weird world of gelatinous foods. Learn about the history of jello and taste several different kinds of gelatin-based desserts. You do not have to know how to cook to participate. All supplies are provided, and books will be available to check out. Registrants: Be aware that we will be handling a variety of raw ingredients. Please be conscious of your child’s food allergies and inform us of any potential issues.