ANNOUNCING THE COOKSTACK COLLECTIVE!

Twelve food writers. Twelve live cooking classes.

Twelve food writers. Twelve live cooking and baking classes. One very good reason to go paid.

The CookStack Collective is a brand new series from 12 Substack food writers and recipe developers who know that cooking and baking is more fun when you get to do it with other people. Over the next year, paid subscribers will receive a monthly LIVE Zoom class with a different host, recipes, class materials, and cooking and baking inspiration AND access to ALL 12 recordings.

If you’re already a paid subscriber, you’re in! If you’ve been hanging around on the free side, consider this your nudge because this is a pretty irresistible perk if you ask me! One year’s worth of ideas, good food, and time in the kitchen with some very talented people. When you upgrade you the stories and recipes plus a whole extra layer of delicious, community-driven fun LIVE from our kitchens to yours.

PLUS let’s celebrate my 5th Anniversary on Substack with a 50% OFF Sale!

Here’s the line up!

1. JULY: Friday, July 17, 2026, 7 pm EST: Join Rebecca Blackwell from the galley of her sailboat to make 3 easy summer dishes: A colorful hummus platter, sesame chicken salad, and watermelon and feta salad.

2. Friday, August 21, 2026, 12 pm Pacific/3 pm Eastern: Join Betty Williams for a fermentation primer and learn to make 2 kinds of Korean kimchi: quick-pickled Cucumber Kimchi and fermented Cabbage Kimchi.

3. Sunday, September 2026: Join Anna Vocino to cook through some of the best recipes from her new cookbook, Eat Happy Cocktail Hour! Anna will show us how to make some low-carb party food, including Low Carb GF Pigs In A Blanket, Caprese Martini, Dill Pickle Ranch Dip, and Pom Pom Mocktails.

4. Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10 am PT/1 pm EST: Join Nicki Sizemore to make two seasonal staples — a whipped ricotta dip and a grain-free pumpkin apple cake — alongside simple practices for cooking with more intention and joy.

5. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4 pm EST/ 1 pm PST: Join Kerry Faber to make a cozy fall favorite, Cabbage-Wrapped Chicken Parm Meatballs.

6. Friday, December 4, 2026: Stephanie Hansen - Soup or Holiday apps

7. Sunday, January 24, 2027, 3 pm Central, 4 pm Eastern Rachel Ciordas - Focaccia Pizza, Ice Water Salad, and a Champagne Cocktail- all GF

8. Tuesday, February 27, 2027, noon EST: Emma Frisch, Classic Italian Bolognese Pasta with a Frisch Twist - batch-cooking for families, tips for picky eaters, and dietary restrictions

9. Tuesday, March 16, 2027, 4 PM Pacific / 7 PM Eastern: Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, join Kate McDermott and learn to make a Classic Irish Apple Tart in this virtual session live from her Pie Cottage kitchen. You will receive a bonus recipe for a delicious custard sauce to serve with the tart, too.

10. Sunday, April 18, 2027, 9 am PST /1 pm EST/7 pm Italy time CET: Join Lolly Martyn to meal prep like an Italian nonna: We’ll make the simply delicious family favorite pasta e ceci (chickpeas) and effortlessly whip up some veggie broth and sugo (red sauce) for your freezer or fridge at the same time!

11. Friday, May 7, 2027, 12 pm PT / 3 PM ET: - Buying the Best Meat - join butcher and sustainable food advocate, Steve Sabicer, for a practical one-hour workshop on navigating today’s confusing meat landscape. Learn what meat labels actually mean, how to buy on a budget, and the questions you should ask your butcher, meat counter, or online vendor. You’ll also learn a few simple at-home butchery techniques to help stretch your dollars with minimal effort.

12. Thursday, June 3, 2027, 1 pm EST: Sheryl O’Connell - Summer themed - legume-based and portable salads.

And, if you can’t make every class, no worries, because your paid subscription gives you ACCESS TO ALL 12 CLASS RECORDINGS!

A SWEET DEAL TO CELEBRATE MY 5TH ANNIVERSARY ON SUBSTACK!

To sweeten the deal, I’m announcing 50% off ALL new subscriptions to celebrate my 5th anniversary on Substack.
This is for a limited time so you’ll want to jump on it!

So not only will you get full access to my newsletter, you’ll get the added bonus of the 12 CookStack Collective Live Classes on Zoom!

OK, my friends! Join the fun because this is going to be very fun and darn cool!