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Bite Club: A Cookbook Club
2025-11-24 18:00:00 2025-11-24 19:00:00 America/New_York Bite Club: A Cookbook Club Tired of the same old green bean casserole? Try a new side-dish this Holiday Season! Cookbook Club for adults and seniors. Amherstburg Branch -

Monday, November 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-24 18:00:00 2025-11-24 19:00:00 America/New_York Bite Club: A Cookbook Club Tired of the same old green bean casserole? Try a new side-dish this Holiday Season! Cookbook Club for adults and seniors. Amherstburg Branch -

Tired of the same old green bean casserole? Try a new side-dish this Holiday Season! Cookbook Club for adults and seniors.

We pick the theme, you select and make a recipe.  A new theme or cuisine will be explored each time we meet.  Ask us for details then sign out a cookbook or use our online resources to find your recipe.  Prepare your recipe for the program and bring the finished product to share with the group. We’ll talk about your dish and swap tips and tricks!  Please bring in your own serving utensils for your dish and plate to keep the program environmentally friendly!  

This month's theme is Unconventional Holiday Sides.  Try something different!  See our selection of books at Amherstburg Branch or online.

Cost: Free

Contact us at the Branch with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Other | DIY |

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