Cookbook Club at Franklin Square Market

New! A monthly series hosted by culinary instructor and historian Annette Tomei.

Each month, join Annette and other curious, adventurous cooks at Franklin Square Market’s Studio Kitchen to explore a specially chosen cookbook, cook from it, and learn about new ingredients and techniques. First up: Ever-Green Vietnamese by Andrea Nguyen. In this Best Book of the Year (NYT, LA Times, Epicurious, and others) plant-based cooking meets the dynamic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Learn to make shiitake-filled rice rolls, munch on asian-inspired crudite, taste a barbeque-styled “pulled-pork” made from jackfruit. And meet new friends!

Bio: Annette Tomei is a classically trained chef and a culinary historian with a master’s degree in gastronomy. As a food and drinks educator and culinary tourism specialist, she brings passion and enthusiasm for all things food and drink to life on stage, online, and in the classroom.

Annette taught culinary arts and wine studies at three of the top culinary institutes in the country, and Food Studies at The New School in NYC. She was also an America's Test Kitchen host onboard Holland America cruise ships. She is the creator of the highly-acclaimed Kitchen Arts & Letters Cookbook Club and founder of Wander, Eat & Tell Experiences.

Details:

• When: Tuesday, April 2nd, 6:00-8:00 pm

• Where: The Studio Kitchen at Franklin Square Market
• Price: $99 (one class) or $275 (3 classes) Please contact jen@franklinsqmarket.com to sign up for all 3 classes; in order to keep the seating chart functional for all guests we need to manually process the 3-series tickets.

What’s included with each ticket:

• A copy of the month’s featured cookbook
• Participatory cooking class
• Featured tastes cooked from the book
• Curated conversation and cooking demos
• One mocktail, wine or beer

• Opportunity to purchase ingredients from featured dishes
• Meet up with friends and neighbors at FSM’s studio kitchen and bar!

Previous Cookbook Club selections:

• February 13: Food 52 Simply Genius
• March 14: Bravetart by Stella Parks

F.A.Qs

Can I sign up for one class?

Yes, the cost is $99 and includes the cookbook. If you sign up for all 3 classes there is a discount: $275, and you get all 3 cookbooks. Please contact jen@franklinsqmarket.com to sign up for all 3 classes; in order to keep the seating chart functional for all guests we need to manually process the 3-series tickets.

What if I already own one of these books?

Let us know when you sign up and we'll provide you with an opportunity to choose another cookbook for your library.

How many people in each class?

We cap admission at 24.

What part of this class participatory cooking?

There will be hands-on instruction for making Seared Shiitake & Tofu Rice Rolls (Goi Cuôn Nâm Huong). In addition, Annette will demo how to prepare and cook Char Siu Pulled Jackfruit (Mit Non Xé Vi Xá Xiu), with tastes available for all. Crudités with Lemongrass-Chao Dip Nuóc Châm Dipping Sauce (Rau Cú Song Cham Chao) will be prepared in advance of class and ready for your enjoyment when you arrive!

Who runs the cookbook club?

Annette Tomei, classically trained chef, former culinary school teacher, entrepreneur, and writer. She hosts the popular Cookbook Club for the famed Kitchen Arts & Letters bookstore.