A Brief History...
Someone (okay, it was Bonnie) came up with the brilliant idea of bringing together a group of similarly minded women in the bay area for a great culinary adventure. She asked a friend, who asked a friend, who asked...and you get the idea. Accepting the challenge were some lawyers, a doctor, a social worker, an accountant, an engineer, and even an audiologist. They all liked to cook, they all liked to eat, and most importantly, they all promised to do their best to out shine the others every step of the way.
The concept is simple: once a month (or as close to once a month as possible) each member takes turn hosting cooking club in her home. The host chooses a theme and the others pick a course to prepare based on that theme. The result? A seven-hour, eight or nine-course tasting menu that rivals the best of the bay area dining establishments.
It's now almost 6 years later. Good cooks have become great; basic palates have become sophisticated; and the hyper-competitive nature of all members has not diminished a bit.
Each woman has retained her wicked sense of humor and willingness to shame and humiliate others for their shortcomings. You don't make your own vegan mayonnaise? Horrible. You don't know how to make chicken stock from scratch? You might as well give up now. You used jarred marinara sauce??? You will never, ever, EVER, get to live that one down.
Even with the criticism, however, friendships have been born and lifelong connections made. Members have seen each other through new jobs,new loves, break-ups, make-ups, engagements, weddings, and scandalous affairs. Four babies have since been born, prompting our founder to declare "you bring that baby, I'll cook that baby!"
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