Plot to Plate Book Club: The City Baker's Guide to Country Living

About this event

Plot to Plate Book Club is where literary discussion meets culinary exploration. Participants come ready to enjoy the flavors and themes of a featured book—first through hands-on cooking, then around the table with a shared meal and lively conversation. This experience invites you to taste the story, connect with others, and discover how food can play a starring role in storytelling, culture, and community. Whether you’re a passionate reader, a curious cook, or both, this immersive evening promises inspiration, creativity, and connection in every chapter—and every bite. At The Kitchen House, we build community around sustainable, whole foods by enjoying a communal meal we all cooked together. On the menu this month, we’re exploring The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller, the story of a pastry chef who flees a fiery mistake in Boston for a fresh start in rural Vermont. We’ll bake our way through the novel’s themes of reinvention, found family, and the particular comfort of a place (and a pie) that feels like home. Please be sure to read the novel before coming to class to fully savor the story.