No corned beef and cabbage for our St. Patrick's Day celebration—we're cooking out of The Ballymaloe Cookbook. If you were allowed only one cookbook, this would have to be it. Maybe this is surprising to you, but Ballymaloe Cookery School has become a world-renowned culinary destination! Founded in County Cork, Ireland, Ballymaloe Cookery School has […]
As we close out this month celebrating the impact of female chefs, we are thrilled to welcome two more remarkable ones to The Book Kitchen: Abra Berens of Granor Farm in Michigan and Halee Wepking of Meadowlark Organics, in nearby Ridgeway. Inspired by Abra’s second cookbook, Grist, as well as the many grains grown at […]
Join Chicago-based comics artist, author, illustrator, and designer Sarah Becan for a fun, hands-on drawing class designed for all skill levels. And, after the class we'll head over to Eliza's Lounge to sample some of the cocktails from Sarah's book. Includes snacks by The Book Kitchen, and a signed copy of Sarah's latest book, Let's […]
Discover honey fermentation with our very own Keith Burrows. Learn how to transform raw honey into a complex, flavorful condiment bursting with savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. In this demonstration, inspired by Wild Fermentation by Sandor Ellix Katz, Keith will share techniques to cultivate wild yeast, balance flavors, and elevate honey into a gourmet kitchen […]
Nothing captures summer like a perfectly ripe tomato. In this hands-on class, we’ll celebrate peak-season tomatoes and transform them into vibrant, flavor-packed dishes you can recreate all season long. Designed for home cooks of all skill levels, this class focuses on simple techniques that let great ingredients shine. We’ll explore how to select, season, and […]
Make the most of your garden’s abundance in this practical, flavor-packed demonstration class focused on quick pickling. You’ll learn how to transform fresh vegetables into bright, crisp additions for everyday meals while mastering the essentials behind successful brining. We’ll cover how to build a balanced quick brine, why consistent cuts matter for texture and flavor, […]
