Book Larder is a community cookbook store in Seattle's North Fremont neighborhood. Within our walls you'll find a carefully chosen selection of new, vintage collectible, and imported cookbooks. We also host cooking classes, author signings and demos, and other events with some of the food world's brightest minds and palates.

Book Larder's Events through Spring and Summer 2012 include tastings, classes, and demonstrations with the likes of Alice Medrich, Peter Kaminsky, Ted Allen, and many, many more...

Variation: You can also join us for discussions and plan-making, through The Facebook, The Twitter, and The Mailing List where we include information on our upcoming events, favorite new titles, and generally express enthusiasm for the stuff of our passion.

  1. Class:  Knife Skills
    Berman-05-20-12
    $50.00
    May 20, 10am-noon

    Anna Berman: Class:  Knife Skills

    Back by popular demand!  We have all heard that the only truly necessary tools in the kitchen are a good pan and a good knife.  What if you don’t really know how to use that knife correctly?  Anna Berman, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and local culinary instructor, will take us through a series of vegetables, demonstrate different cuts, and show us the most safe and efficient way to use our knives.  She will also discuss how to take proper care of your knife and how to choose if you are looking to purchase a new one. This is a hands-on class, so please bring your own knife and (small) cutting board.  We will provide plastic bags to bring home all your chopped veggies, so you’ll have a jump start on the week’s dinner menu!  

    This class is limited to 10 participants.

    Sold out! Join the waitlist.
  2. Edible-05-21-12
    Free to all
    May 21, 6:30-8pm

    Author talk with Jill Lightner and Jess Thomson: The Edible Seattle Cookbook and Pike Place Market Recipes

    We’ll double our farm-to-table pleasure as we celebrate the release of two remarkable books that highlight the Northwest’s bounty:  the Edible Seattle Cookbook, and Pike Place Market Recipes.  Authors Jill Lightner and Jess Thomson will stop by the store to read from their books and discuss the rich offerings you can find in farmer’s markets, Pike Place Market, and in your own back yard.  And of course we’ll sample a few recipes from their books.

    This author event is free.  There's no need to register, just mark your calendar and come on by.

    Sold out! Join the waitlist.
  3. The Kitchen Counter Cooking School
    Flinn-05-22-12
    $30.00
    May 22, 6:30-8pm

    Demonstration Class with Kathleen Flinn: The Kitchen Counter Cooking School

    It’s the time of year when CSA baskets really start showing their stuff.  At first, it’s exciting to see all they have to offer, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming.  What to do with all those carrots?  Kathleen Flinn will show you some basic cooking techniques that will help you make the most of your basket, your garden, or all that goodness you find at the Farmer’s Market.  She’ll include basic knife skills and soup recipes too, so you can get yourself out of any culinary jam.  

    Sold out! Join the waitlist.