Join the Historical Society for a potluck dinner celebrating the amazing culinary achievements of women chefs!

Though women have long been the traditional cooks in the home, this talent and expertise is not always recognized in professional kitchens. Only 20% of head chefs in the US are women.

For this potluck, please bring a dish to share that comes from a recipe written by a woman chef! This can be anyone from Julia Child to Ina Garten to your own grandmother.

You'll be asked to share your recipe before the event.

FAQs

How many people should my dish serve?

We usually have 15-20 people at each Read It and Eat event; however, each of those individuals will all be making a dish! If your recipe serves 4-6, that should be more than enough. People tend to take small portions so they can try everything.

How are food allergies handled?

We do ask people to provide us with a list of ingredients in their dishes, but this is a potluck-style dinner with dishes all laid out together on a long table and served family-style. Dishes are prepared at individuals’ homes and cross-contamination cannot be ruled out.

Can I plug in my crock pot?

Unfortunately, we do not have enough outlets to accommodate crock pots or other electrical equipment. Dishes must come ready to be served.