Cookbook Club
What is a Seasonal Cookbook Club?
Here’s how it works:
Every month, I'll feature a new cookbook from my collection that aligns with my passion for food as medicine and seasonal health.
I’ll highlight a few recipes that showcase seasonal ingredients and share why they’re good for your health.
You’ll get access to special Kitchen Conversations audio segments, where I interview cookbook authors about their work, philosophy, and approach to seasonal cooking. Think of it as a kitchen table chat about food, health, creativity, etc.
The cookbooks will range from new releases to beloved classics in my collection. Plus, there will be opportunities for reader’s choice, where you’ll vote on what we cook together next.
How to Participate
It’s simple! Subscribe to my newsletter and keep an eye on the In the Kitchen segment (Week 3 of each month). I’ll share everything you need to get started, including featured recipes, tips, and a link to the Kitchen Conversations audio segment.
Here’s how you can prepare:
Grab a copy of designated cookbook for the month.
You can find it on my Bookshop page or check your favorite local bookstore or library.
Set aside time to cook along with me.
Listen to the Kitchen Conversations interview while you cook, then try the featured recipes in your own kitchen.
Share your creations.
Leave comments on the Cookbook Club posts, paid subscribers can share photos in our community chat, and direct replies to emails are always welcome. I'd love to hear from you!
What Readers Are Saying:
"Your cookbook club keeps my head up. It feeds my curiosity, and its purpose fuels the whole family—it’s like guilt-free self-care.”—M.H.
Our Agreements
Based in Upper Michigan, I draw inspiration from the rhythms of the northern hemisphere, with a focus on seasonal, nourishing recipes. This is a space for creativity, exploration, and connection through the art of cooking and the changing seasons. Here are a few guiding principles for our community:
Embrace Nourishment:
We celebrate a whole food-based approach to cooking, with an emphasis on seasonality, dietary diversity, and vibrant colors on your plate. While many recipes will be plant-forward, some will include animal proteins. I believe in the role of responsibly sourced animal products, both for nourishment and as a way to support regenerative practices that enrich soil health.Support Local Food Systems:
When possible, explore ways to connect with your local food producers—visit your farmers market, join a CSA, or grow something yourself. There’s joy in knowing where your food comes from!Respect is Key:
Food is deeply personal. This is a space for open and respectful dialogue. Disparaging comments or behavior will not be tolerated, and contributors engaging in such will be removed.Play in the Kitchen and Garden:
This is your invitation to let go of perfectionism and lean into creativity. The kitchen and garden are our playgrounds—let’s explore, experiment, and have fun together.Build Connection:
Food is a conduit for connection, and all are welcome at this table. Together, we’ll explore the world through diverse cuisines and palates. Let’s approach this space with curiosity, open minds, and a willingness to try something new. Community starts with sharing meals, stories, and experiences.
Let’s make this a space where food brings us joy, nourishment, and connection. I’m so excited to share this journey with you!
Do you know someone who would love to be part of the Savor the Seasons Cookbook Club? Share this post with them and invite them to join us! The more voices, stories, and ideas at the table, the richer this experience will be.
Cookbook Club Directory
This section will serve as your guide to all of our monthly posts. Each month, we’ll dive into a new cookbook, exploring its recipes, stories, and seasonal connections. Below, you’ll find links to each monthly feature as they are published.
Season 2 - 2026
January 2026: Abundance by Mark Diacono
February 2026: Sour Cherries & Sunflowers by Anastasia Zolotarev
March 2026: Mind, Body, Spirit, Food by Nicki Sizemore
April 2026 - What Goes with What by Julia Turshen
A core part of the Cookbook Club experience is listening to casual conversations with the cookbook authors themselves. In these audio episodes, I sit down with the writers behind the books we’re exploring to discuss their philosophy, approach to seasonal cooking, and the stories behind their recipes.
All Kitchen Conversations episodes remain free and accessible to everyone. You can listen while you cook, on a walk, or wherever you find yourself with a few quiet moments.
Season 1 - 2025
Our first year of cooking together, from winter citrus to December gatherings, is now available exclusively for paid subscribers. Revisit a full year of seasonal recipes and cooking guides whenever you need inspiration from the archives.
January 2025: True Food by Dr. Andrew Weil MD
February 2025: My New Roots by Sarah Britton
March 2025: Salad Seasons by Sheela Prakash
April 2025: One: Pot, Pan, Planet by Anna Jones
May 2025: Feel Good Food by Jeanine Donofrio
June 2025: Brain Health Kitchen by Annie Fenn MD
July 2025: Six Seasons - A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden with Martha Holmberg
August 2025: Cucina Povera by Giulia Scarpaleggia
September 2025: Ruffage by Abra Berens
October 2025: In Good Health by Rachel Riggs
November 2025: Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin
December 2025: Company by Amy Thielen
