Binding Agents Presents: November Cookbook Club ft. THE DIP DECK

Join us for November Cookbook Club: FRIENDSGIVING EDITION! We'll explore The Dip Deck, an entertaining must-have by local author and friend of the shop Peggy Paul Casella, alongside your favorite holiday dishes. (That means: guests can choose to prepare a recipe from The Dip Deck or a Friendsgiving-appropriate dish of their choice.)Peggy will be on hand to talk about this awesome collection of dips and celebrate with us! Each ticket this month also includes a $5 donation to The People's Kitchen.We're bringing our roving party back to the basement event hall at St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church—with many thanks to them for hosting. Do note that access to the space requires one flight of stairs. There is no elevator or ramp in the building. Contact us with any questions or accessibility needs; we'll do our best to help.Cookbook Club is an potluck event where everyone contributes a dish from the selected book. Here's how it works:1) You purchase your ticket(s) from this page, with or without a copy of the book.* (We highly encourage book sharing and use of libraries! You can also buy from Bookshop.org, which supports the shop and ships to your door.)*To include a book for shop pickup with your purchase, select the discounted "Ticket + Book" option. You can then add the book to your cart after clicking "Checkout." Books will be available for pickup at Binding Agents right away.2) One week before the event, we'll send out a Google Doc with a set number of slots per category by which the book is organized, with additional slots this month for personal recipes. Each person will claim a slot with the recipe of their choice. This ensures a good spread and a cross-section of all the book has to offer.3) On event day, you'll bring your dish to the venue, prepared to feast. We'll talk about our experience cooking and eating from the book or from our own histories, and leave with lots of great tips and new friends.Space is limited! If the event sells out, please add yourself to the waitlist. You'll be the first to know if spots become available. To receive updates about future Cookbook Clubs (hosted monthly)—make sure you're on our mailing list.ABOUT THE DIP DECKDip your heart out! This beautifully photographed deck featuring recipes for savory, sweet, and mouthwatering dips celebrates the unsung heroes of any gathering.Dips are the versatile food group ideal for any time of day—whether you’re hosting friends, looking for a quick snack, or whipping up a tasty foundation for an easy meal. In this deck of 54 cards, you’ll find suggested scoopers (from ideal seasonal veggies and herbed crackers to homemade pie crust chips, and more) alongside classic recipes like Caramelized Onion Dip and Queso as well as inventive spins such as Creamy Kimchi Dip and Roasted Carrot Dip with Harissa (and don’t forget sweet treats like S’mores Dip and Chocolate Fondue). You'll also find recipes for complete meals like Hoagie Dip, Skillet Pizza Dip, Cheeseburger Dip, and so much more.Perfect for those who love to host, or anyone looking for the perfect housewarming gift, The Dip Deck is highly transportable (and easily wipeable). These cards feature beautiful photography on the front and recipes with suggested dippers on the back and are the perfect grab and go tool for your next grocery trip or get-together. Scoop, dunk, and spread your way through these 50 easy-to-make recipes that fit any occasion.