Let’s get cookin’
The only thing more fulfilling than cooking itself is sharing what you've made. That's why we launched the Arthur's Cookbook Club! Together, members explore four cookbooks and come together to share what they've made, expanding their culinary horizons and social circles at the same time.
Now in its fourth year, we are thrilled to bring you another incredible quartet of books and parties!
$325 membership includes four cookbooks (details below) and four quarterly member parties (details below) hosted by Arthur's Market over the course of 2025. Member parties will feature unique experiences designed for each book, as well as a potluck meal of member-made dishes.
Membership enrollment is open through Friday, January 24th at 5:30PM. Book pick ups will begin on Saturday, January 25th at 4PM with our initial member meet-and-greet gathering.
This year, we are offering two sets of party dates:
Group 1 Party Dates
Saturday, March 22nd from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Saturday, June 28th from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Saturday, September 27th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Wednesday, December 10th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Group 2 party Dates
Sunday, March 23rd from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Sunday, June 29th from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Sunday, September 28th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Thursday, December 11th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Cookbook Details:
1. Start Here
Sohla El-Waylly’s debut cookbook won a James Beard Award, made the NYT’s best sellers list, and was named “Book of the Year” by the NYTs and many other publications. In Samin Nosrat’s words, “This is the book I wish someone had handed me when I began my own journey as a cook.”
Start Here is the first instructional book we’ve included in our Cookbook Club line up, and we’re really excited to kick the year off with it because we think you’ll find yourself referencing it all year long.
II. Cooking In Real Life
Lidey Heuck is a Hudson Valley-based cook, writer, and creator. Formerly, Ina Garten’s assistant, Lidey is now a regular contributor to the NYT’s cooking section.
This look caught our attention because we love Ina, and it kept our attention because like Ina Garten’s work, Lidey offers doable and delicious recipes for everyday cooking.
III. Tenderheart
Hetty Lui McKinnon is a Chinese/Australian author with a focus on plant-based cooking. She’s a regular contributor to the NYTs, Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Food52, Food & Wine, The Guardian, and beyond.
Her second book Tenderheart received James Beard and IACP awards. This vegetable focused book not only offers delicious flavors, it also offers Hetty’s personal story and reflection in its pages.
IV. AfriCali
Kiano Moju’s culinary identity draws on her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage, her upbringing in the melting pot of California, and her travels abroad.
Kiano turns readily available ingredients and pantry staples into flavorful weeknight meals and dinner party dishes.
AfriCali is not a traditional cookbook, but rather one inspired by the delicious meals Kiano has experienced in life. The recipes are unfussy but dedicated to flavor.
Party Details:
Group 1 Party Dates
Saturday, March 22nd from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Saturday, June 28th from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Saturday, September 27th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Wednesday, December 10th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Group 2 party Dates
Sunday, March 23rd from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Sunday, June 29th from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Sunday, September 28th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Thursday, December 11th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Important Details
Book Pick Ups & Kick Off Gathering
All four books will be available for pick up at the end of January. We will host a member meet-and-greet at Arthur’s on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 4-5PM. Books will be available for pick up at that time or any time during our business hours in the weeks following.
Gifting a Membership
If you are gifting a membership, please note that the books will not be available for pick up until January 25, 2025; however, we are very happy to provide either an electronic certificate or a physical card for you to give your lucky friend or family member! If this is something you’d like, please reach out to Haley at hello@arthurs1795.com and put “Cookbook Club 2025” in the subject line.
Dietary Requirements:
None of the featured cookbooks are specific to any diet; however each of them does include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free recipes. We do plan to include a few gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes at each of the parties; however, we can’t guarantee that these dishes will not come into contact with gluten or meat.
If you have a nut allergy or another severe allergy, please note that we will not have control over the environment in which pot luck dishes are made and therefore caution anyone with sever allergies.
Refund Policy:
All club membership purchases are final. If you already own any of these delightful books, please consider gifting or donating it. If you’re unable to make one of the parties, please let us know and feel free to give your reserved seat to someone else. Individual memberships are required for friends and family who wish to join the club together. We are not able to issue refunds or partial refunds.
Photos from past Parties
Group 1 Party Dates
Saturday, March 22nd from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Saturday, June 28th from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Saturday, September 27th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Wednesday, December 10th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Group 2 party Dates
Sunday, March 23rd from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Sunday, June 29th from 1:30 - 3:30PM
Sunday, September 28th from 6:30 - 8:30PM
Thursday, December 11th from 6:30 - 8:30PM