welcome to
the Kitchen therapy Cookbook Club!

This is finally a dream come true, where I get to explore a new cookbook each quarter along with fellow friends who love to dabble in the kitchen and experiment.

This is my way to spend the time and effort to languorously peruse through a lovely cookbook and discover so many exciting ingredients, ways of cooking and food secrets; and sharing this journey with others is a truly a rewarding experience.

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What is a Cookbook Club?

A cookbook club is a great way to interact with other food lovers and meet new people too.It is also a great way to explore new cuisines, learn new techniques and get tips from some great cooks!

Each quarter I shall choose a cookbook to choose recipes from –and I shall aim to favour Indian cookbook authors because, why shouldn’t we be lending support to our country fellowmen?

How it will work?

  • Once you’ve signed up with us, we shall share the chosen cookbook details and add you to our KT Cookbook WhatsApp Group where we can discuss recipes and of course, other cooking related discussions! 
  • Each participant can choose the recipe from the book that they prefer to try out and bring to the meet up. Through the time period, we encourage each other to try the recipes and give our own inputs and tips and tricks!
  • The meet up is on the date scheduled and the location and time will be shared the week prior.
  • After the meet up, the WhatsApp group shall be disbanded and a new one will be created for the next quarter.

*Please note there are no fees to enter the Kitchen Therapy Cookbook Club, however, the cost borne by you is the purchase of the cookbook, along with the cost of creating the recipe to bring on the day of the event!

Ahmedabad
chapter meet up 2026

Ahmedabad
chapter meet up 2026

21st March
June TBD
September TBD
December TBD

If you live in another city and would like to spearhead the chapter there, please do get in touch with us!

upcoming cookbook meet info

This quarter’s meet, we are collaborating with TLC Book Club, spearheaded by the fabulous Shalvi Shah!

TOPIC: once upon a recipe

Ever read a book and ended up salivating hungrily for a particular dish? All of a sudden afternoon tea with a slice of jam cake took your fancy; on one occasion you went straight into the kitchen to cook up a simple slow roasted tomato sauce for spaghetti; and then followed by googling images of a Turkish delight sweet. Sometimes you learnt more about the rationed foods during war times, and discovrered a new culture through the dishes the maternal aunt cooked.

Good writing and food and have a long-standing relationship. Food in fiction serves as a powerful, multi-sensory tool that goes far beyond simple nourishment, acting as a bridge between the reader and the character's emotions, culture, and social standing. It is used to add flavor, texture, and emotional depth to scenes, often acting as a metaphor for love, despair, or societal change. And so, for this quarter’s cookbook club meet in collaboration with TLC Books, we are going to explore this beautiful relationship further!

We are going to let you decide your book!

  1. Choose a recipe from any novel that describes a dish in great detail or that has attracted your culinary inspiration
  2. The recipe can be inspired from the novel if the exact recipe is not shared
  3. The aim is to discuss creative food writing intertwined with storytelling, and exploring cultural and heritage cuisine.

Examples:
Chabela Wedding Cookies from the novel Like Water for Chocolate
Dumplings or spicy garlic tofu described in the novel Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto (here you can find a recipe closely resembling the one described in the book)

Suggested novels with great food descriptions:

  • Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
  • Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran
  • Blackberry Pie Murder, Joanne flukew
  • Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef, Gabrielle Hamilton
  • Mistress of Spices by Chitra Divakurni Bannerjee
  • The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai
  • The Mango Season by Amulya Malladi
  • In Search of Lost Time by Proust
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
  • The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
  • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
  • Heartburn by Nora Ephron
  • A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
  • Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard
  • Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto
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What people are saying

It was a great way to meet up with new people and also discover a new cookbook to read through and add to my collection.

anuja

Cookbook Club is my absolute favorite. From experimenting with scrumptious recipes to bonding with fellow food lovers over dinner and discussions, I leave with my heart and stomach full every time! Always looking forward to the next one :)

Anmol

"When Kamini told me about her cookbook club, I was fascinated and impressed by the creativity involved. I decided to experience it for myself, and I wasn't disappointed. Kamini's concept is brilliant, allowing members to showcase their culinary skills, interact with talented individuals, and exchange knowledge.
What struck me as particularly interesting was the enthusiasm of the younger generation. I truly appreciate Kamani's hard work and dedication to detail, which will undoubtedly contribute to the club's continued growth.

Sonal

’ve been a part of the Kitchen Therapy CookBook Club since its inception, and it’s been a blast! Each time a book is picked up which is very interesting in terms of recipes & sometimes the book also has a story about the author as well —whether it’s mastering a classic dish or experimenting with international flavours . I've tried so many new recipes along the way and on the day of our meet up we all carry our chosen dishes from the book and savour it together . The best part? The brainchild behind this club – Kamini and of course the people ! The club is filled with passionate, friendly home cooks who share tips, stories, and a love for food.

Sajni