SEPTEMBER COOKBOOK CLUB IS HERE! When we started Cookbook Courtyard almost two years ago, one of the very first cookbooks we featured was Paella by Omar Allibhoy. It was such a fun one - we had members bring their A-game, making all kinds of paella and sharing their own takes on the dish. But what I loved most? So many of our members told us it was their first time ever making paella and they had a blast!

So… we’re bringing it back! For our September Cookbook Club, we’re taking things outside and turning my backyard garden into a late-afternoon paella garden party.

Bring your own paella, gather around the fire pit, sip on wine and fun drinks and spend the afternoon cooking, eating and hanging out with the Cookbook Courtyard community.

Whether you’re a paella pro or have never made one before, come join us. There’s really only one rule: bring your paella and come hungry.

📚 September Cookbook Club: Paella Garden Party
📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 McLean, VA (you will get the exact address once you purchased the ticket)

TICKET INCLUDES

• A seat at our community potluck with access to a shared food spread featuring incredible dishes made by fellow cookbook club members

• The chance to compete for Best Dish — winner receives a $50 gift card + special goodie bag

• Drinks and refreshments to enjoy throughout the evening

HOW IT WORKS

• Purchase your ticket
  Secure your spot at the cookbook club!

• Get access to the cookbook
  You can order a copy here for delivery.

• Choose a dish to bring
  Pick a recipe from the cookbook that you’d like to make and bring to the gathering. About a week before the event, you’ll receive a sign-up sheet with the full details including the dishes everyone else is bringing, so we can make sure we have a good variety of food.

Let’s bring back one of our original Cookbook Club favorites - this time with a little more sunshine, a backyard and a fire pit. 🥘✨

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Reflecting on how crazy this year has been, sometimes I forget to stop and actually think about how far Cookbook Courtyard has come… and how much my life has changed since I started it.

Hi, I’m Jaicel and I’m the person behind Cookbook Courtyard.

I started Cookbook Courtyard a little over two years ago, in January 2024. At the time, I was finally at a place in my life where I felt like I had a little more freedom to do something for myself. My daughter had started school, we had our own space as a family, I had a stable corporate job and life had finally settled into a rhythm where I wasn’t constantly trying to figure out what came next. After spending so much of my life focused on work and family, I realized I really missed being social, meeting new people and having something that was just mine.

I’ve always known I wanted to create something around an interest of mine. I don’t read books as much as I used to but I LOVE buying and collecting cookbooks. Do I cook every recipe in every book I own? Absolutely not. Some of them are basically decorative at this point. But I thought it would be fun to take something I loved and turn it into a social experience.

When I started Cookbook Courtyard, I didn’t know many people doing anything like this. It was mostly just friends and family at first but I always knew I wanted it to become a real community — a place where people could come together, meet someone new, share food, talk about cookbooks and just have a good time.

So I just started it.

No big business plan, no huge strategy and honestly, not much hesitation. I thought of a name, bought the domain, grabbed the Instagram handle and figured everything else out along the way. I started with about 6–8 of my friends and somehow, that little idea grew into a community of more than 7000+ active members now!

And Cookbook Courtyard has become so much more than cookbook clubs. We’ve done workshops, pop-ups, dinners, collaborations even going to Julia Child’s Home in Provence for a cooking retreat this coming October!

One of my biggest accomplishments has definitely been our seasonal markets. When I look around and see all the vendors, small businesses, community members and people meeting and connecting with each other, it makes me so happy. I love seeing this little idea I had turn into a space where people can come together, discover something new, support small businesses, and hopefully leave having made a new connection.

For the past year, I’ve also had an incredible partner in all of this, Grace aka @eatingwellish. We did our markets together for an entire year and we had such a great work dynamic. We balanced each other out, stressed and solved problems together and somehow always made it work. I’m so grateful I got to do it with her!

But after a full year of doing it together, Grace decided she wanted to retire from doing the markets — just in time because she’s now pregnant and expecting her baby this Winter! Exciting! Will she come back someday? Maybe. We will see.

So doing Summer Courtyard this year felt very different. For the first time, I was doing a big event completely on my own. And if I’m being honest, I was scared. I questioned myself a lot. Could I actually do this without Grace? Could I manage everything? Could I make all the decisions on my own? Could I pull off an entire market and make it feel just as special?

There were definitely moments where I wondered if I had taken on too much. But deep down, I knew I could do it.

I kept telling myself, “I just have to do it once.”

I just needed to prove to myself that I could do it one time. Because once I did it once, I knew the next time would be easier (!!!)

And two weeks ago, I finally did it! I hosted my first-ever solo event, Summer Courtyard — exactly one year after our very first market.

Starting Cookbook Courtyard has brought me back to myself in a lot of ways. It gave me a reason to get out there, meet people, try new things, support the community, create events, build relationships and be part of something bigger than myself.

You don’t always need to have the perfect plan to start something. Sometimes you just need an idea, a little courage and the willingness to figure it out along the way.

Sometimes we get so focused on what’s next that we forget to look back and appreciate how far we’ve come.

So this is me looking back for a second — at the little idea, the first few friends, the first cookbook club, the first market, the partnerships, the friendships, the growth, and now my first-ever solo market.

I’m really proud of what Cookbook Courtyard has become. But more than that, I’m proud of the person I’ve become while building it.

I know it only goes up from here and I have a feeling we’re only getting started.

Always bigger, always better. Will I see you at our next event?

Join us for a very special month as AJ DC and Cookbook Courtyard come together to celebrate community and the joy of gathering around food. This month’s Cookbook Club is a special collaboration centered on good food, meaningful stories and the people who make our community so special.

Former food journalist and full-time food content creator AJ_DC has built a dedicated following by spotlighting incredible small businesses, hidden gems and unforgettable dining experiences throughout the DC area. Beginning his journey in food journalism, AJ has transformed his passion for storytelling and exploration into a full-time creative adventure, inspiring a community of over 160,000 followers across all platforms. He even got nominated this year for RAMMYS Best Content Creator of the Year!

For this special collaboration, we’ll be celebrating Coconut & Sambal by Lara Lee, a cookbook that explores the rich flavors, traditions and stories of Southeast Asian cuisine. Through recipes and personal storytelling, the book highlights the beauty of bold flavors, cultural heritage and the memories created around the table.

• Aug 29 at 11AM

• City Ridge

• 20 Ridge Square NW Washington DC

Ticket Includes

• A seat at our community potluck with access to a shared food spread featuring incredible dishes made by fellow cookbook club members

• The chance to compete for Best Dish — winner receives a $50 gift card + special goodie bag

• Drinks and refreshments to enjoy throughout the evening

How It Works

• Purchase your ticket
  Secure your spot at the cookbook club!

• Get access to the cookbook
  You can order a copy here for delivery.

• Choose a dish to bring
  Pick a recipe from the cookbook that you’d like to make and bring to the gathering. About a week before the event, you’ll receive a sign-up sheet with the full details including the dishes everyone else is bringing, so we can make sure we have a good variety of food.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

THE ULTIMATE MARKET OF THE SEASON IS BACK! SUMMER COURTYARD VENDOR LINE UP IS HERE!

Last year’s Summer Courtyard welcomed more than 5,000 attendees to Union Market in partnership with Shop Made in DC. This year, we’re bringing the event back for another day of shopping, community, seasonal inspiration and celebrating an incredible lineup of local makers, artists, food vendors and small businesses.

This year’s theme is inspired by the nostalgia of a classic summer - sun-soaked afternoons, vintage picnic blankets, roadside fruit stands and the simple joy of spending a summer day with your people.

In addition to the curated marketplace, Shop Made in DC will be hosting special workshops and community programming throughout the day, while Cookbook Courtyard will curate a thoughtfully selected lineup of vendors.

Our friends over at San Pellegrino will also be there to give out samples and freebies all day!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
@shopmadeindc
325 Morse St NE
August 15 - Saturday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FREE TO ATTEND! PLEASE RSVP!

After a year of bringing DC’s favorite seasonal markets to life, we’re excited to welcome you back to where it all began - Summer Courtyard, the ultimate market before this season ends!

This year’s theme is celebrates the nostalgia of a classic summer - sunny afternoons, vintage picnic blankets, fresh pies, roadside fruit stands and the simple joy of being with your community.

Last year’s Summer Courtyard was an incredible success, welcoming more than 5,000 attendees to Union Market in partnership with @shopmadeindc. This year, we’re bringing it back for another day of shopping, community and celebrating incredible local makers.

Event Details
@shopmadeindc - @unionmarketdc
325 Morse St NE
August 15 - Saturday
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Free to attend! Open to all!

Vendor list dropping soon! We can’t wait to celebrate another unforgettable Summer Courtyard with you! 🧺☀️✨

OUR AMAZING VENDOR LINEUP IS HERE! We made sure you won’t miss Little Garden Market this time. Get your baskets ready!

🍑 @thepeachtruck — Fresh Peaches
🥕 @seasonal_roots — Fresh Local Produce
🥐 @roseavebakery — Pastries & Donuts
🍵 @seventeahouse777 — Matcha & Tea
🌮 @taqueriahabanero — Tacos & Empanadas
🍞 Chef @juliecortess @morenacafedc — Ube Baguettes, Flavored Sourdough & Gourmet Butter
🍊 @hellochubbycheeks — Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
🥒 @blueridgepickling — Handcrafted Pickles
🍯 @tts_bees — Raw Local Honey
🧺 @lineandnest — Homewares & Linens
✨ @drinkmoia — Middle Eastern-Inspired Sparkling Water
🍦 @amandas.churn — Ice Cream
🥚 @grasshopperva — Organic Eggs & Curated Vintage
🧶 @a_regular_produce_stand — Produce-Themed Yarn
💍 @abloom.earrings — Handmade Jewelry
🎀 @dovandcompany — Custom Charm Bar & Totes
🏺 @funnypagesvintage — Vintage Home Goods & Accessories
📝 @typeone_writer — Live Typewriter Poetry
🪕 @bobby.fellman — Live Banjo Music

Also available on-site:
🍓 @eatthisyum Jam
🍅 Heirloom Tomato Candles
💐 Fresh Flowers
📚 Cookbook Swap

GET YOUR TICKETS

Our very first Little Garden Market completely stole our hearts and we’re so excited to welcome you back for another beautiful afternoon this time celebrating one of summer’s sweetest fruit!

We’re also introducing something brand new... our very first ever Summer Pie Bake-Off!

Our backyard has truly become my happy place, and I’m so excited to open it once again to a small group of friends, family, and community members.

July 18, Saturday
1PM - 6PM
Mclean, VA
Exact location will be sent once you purchased your ticket!

Your ticket includes:
• A drink ticket from @hellochubbycheeks for their fresh-squeezed orange juice
• The chance to vote in our upcoming Summer Pie Bake-Off Edition - sign up here if you want to join
• Live music
• Cookbook swap
• Shopping from our curated local vendors and plenty more special surprises along the way

We can’t wait to spend another slow summer afternoon with all of you.

GET YOUR TICKETS

Our July Cookbook Club is all about pie! Think your pie has what it takes to be crowned the best? Join us for our very first Pie Bake-Off at Little Garden Market on Saturday, July 18!

Whether it’s a treasured family recipe that’s been passed down for generations or your own signature creation, we’d love to taste it.

How to enter:

• Bring one homemade pie to Little Garden Market by 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 18.

• Sign up by July 15, Wednesday

• Pies will be judged by attendees based on taste, appearance, and creativity.

• Our community will help crown the Best Pie of the Market.

• Since the event is outdoors, we recommend bringing pies that hold up well in warm weather and avoiding chilled pies or desserts.

Prizes
Every baker participants will receive a special goodie bag filled with treats!
The winning baker will take home $100 and a bunch of new cookbooks and prizes!

Not a baker? Come hungry! Browse our favorite local vendors, enjoy a slice (or two) of pie, meet fellow food lovers, and cast your vote for your favorite. Get your admission tickets here.

📍 Little Garden Market
📅 Saturday, July 18

BAKE OFF participants do not need to purchase admission ticket to the Little Garden Market.

We can’t wait to see all the pies!

JOIN THE BAKE OFF

OUR AMAZING VENDOR LINEUP IS HERE! We made sure you won’t miss Little Garden Market this time. Get your baskets ready!

🍑 @thepeachtruck — Fresh Peaches
🥕 @seasonal_roots — Fresh Local Produce
🥐 @roseavebakery — Pastries & Donuts
🍵 @seventeahouse777 — Matcha & Tea
🌮 @taqueriahabanero — Tacos & Empanadas
🍞 Chef @juliecortess @morenacafedc — Ube Baguettes, Flavored Sourdough & Gourmet Butter
🍊 @hellochubbycheeks — Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice
🥒 @blueridgepickling — Handcrafted Pickles
🍯 @tts_bees — Raw Local Honey
🧺 @lineandnest — Homewares & Linens
✨ @drinkmoia — Middle Eastern-Inspired Sparkling Water
🍦 @amandas.churn — Ice Cream
🥚 @grasshopperva — Organic Eggs & Curated Vintage
🧶 @a_regular_produce_stand — Produce-Themed Yarn
💍 @abloom.earrings — Handmade Jewelry
🎀 @dovandcompany — Custom Charm Bar & Totes
🏺 @funnypagesvintage — Vintage Home Goods & Accessories
📝 @typeone_writer — Live Typewriter Poetry
🪕 @bobby.fellman — Live Banjo Music

Also available on-site:
🍓 @eatthisyum Jam
🍅 Heirloom Tomato Candles
💐 Fresh Flowers
📚 Cookbook Swap

GET YOUR TICKETS

Our very first Little Garden Market completely stole our hearts and we’re so excited to welcome you back for another beautiful afternoon this time celebrating one of summer’s sweetest fruit!

We’re also introducing something brand new... our very first ever Summer Pie Bake-Off!

Our backyard has truly become my happy place, and I’m so excited to open it once again to a small group of friends, family, and community members.

July 18, Saturday
1PM - 6PM
Mclean, VA
Exact location will be sent once you purchased your ticket!

Your ticket includes:
• A drink ticket from @hellochubbycheeks for their fresh-squeezed orange juice
• The chance to vote in our upcoming Summer Pie Bake-Off Edition - sign up here if you want to join
• Live music
• Cookbook swap
• Shopping from our curated local vendors and plenty more special surprises along the way

We can’t wait to spend another slow summer afternoon with all of you.

GET YOUR TICKETS

From thoughtfully curated workshops to interactive activities, we’ve got so much in store and this is just the beginning. Our full lineup of workshops and experiences will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

There is something about summer that reminds us to slow down.

To spend a little more time outside. To linger over brunch. To put our phones away. To be in the water a little longer. To reconnect with nature, with ourselves and with people who simply make life feel lighter.

Those are the moments we live for at Cookbook Courtyard.

This July, we’re so excited to partner with Oh So Well & Lair Studio to bring you AMONG SUMMER — our newest experience at the breathtaking Goodstone Inn in the heart of Virginia’s Hunt Country.

It’s a full day intentionally designed for rest, connection, beautiful conversations, and embracing the simple joys of summer.

Poolside lounging under pergolas, picnic blankets, seasonal bites, thoughtfully curated brand experiences and special moments that celebrate the beauty of Virginia in the summertime.

No rushing.
No pressure.
Just a beautiful day to breathe, unwind and be present.

Whether you’ve been coming to Cookbook Courtyard events for years or this will be your very first one, we hope you’ll join us. Our community has always been about more than food - it’s about creating meaningful experiences and bringing together people who value slowing down and savoring life together.

✨ AMONG SUMMER
Goodstone Inn | Middleburg, Virginia
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 AM–6:00 PM (flexible departure)

Your experience includes:
Full-day luxury wellness experience
50-minute Power Flow Yoga
30-minute Sound Immersion
Curated brunch
Jute gift bag filled with thoughtfully selected partners
Curated Hunt Country experiences
Poolside afternoon with our favorite summer-inspired brands

Because sometimes the best memories aren’t made on the busiest days - they’re made on the slow ones.

We can’t wait to spend the day with you.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

CALLING ALL PIE BAKERS!!!

Our July Cookbook Club is all about pie! Think your pie has what it takes to be crowned the best? Join us for our very first Pie Bake-Off at Little Garden Market on Saturday, July 18!

Whether it’s a treasured family recipe that’s been passed down for generations or your own signature creation, we’d love to taste it.

How to enter:

• Bring one homemade pie to Little Garden Market by 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 18.

• Sign up by July 15, Wednesday

• Pies will be judged by attendees based on taste, appearance, and creativity.

• Our community will help crown the Best Pie of the Market.

• Since the event is outdoors, we recommend bringing pies that hold up well in warm weather and avoiding chilled pies or desserts.

Prizes
Every baker participants will receive a special goodie bag filled with treats!
The winning baker will take home $100 and a bunch of new cookbooks and prizes!

Not a baker? Come hungry! Browse our favorite local vendors, enjoy a slice (or two) of pie, meet fellow food lovers, and cast your vote for your favorite. Get your admission tickets here.

📍 Little Garden Market
📅 Saturday, July 18

BAKE OFF participants do not need to purchase admission ticket to the Little Garden Market.

We can’t wait to see all the pies!

JOIN THE BAKE OFF

Little Garden Market is back... this time with lots of PEACHES! 🧺🍑

Our very first Little Garden Market completely stole our hearts and we’re so excited to welcome you back for another beautiful afternoon this time celebrating one of summer’s sweetest fruit!

We’re also introducing something brand new... our very first ever Pie Bake-Off! More details are coming soon but trust us - you dont want to miss this!

Our backyard has truly become my happy place, and I’m so excited to open it once again to a small group of friends, family, and community members.

July 18, Saturday
1PM - 6PM
Mclean, VA
Exact location will be sent once you purchased your ticket!

Your ticket includes:
• A drink ticket from @hellochubbycheeks for their fresh-squeezed orange juice
• The chance to vote in our upcoming Summer Pie Bake-Off Edition - sign up here if you want to join
• Live music
• Cookbook swap
• Shopping from our curated local vendors and plenty more special surprises along the way

We can’t wait to spend another slow summer afternoon with all of you.

GET YOUR TICKETS

CALLING ALL PIE BAKERS!!!

Our July Cookbook Club is all about pie! Think your pie has what it takes to be crowned the best? Join us for our very first Pie Bake-Off at Little Garden Market on Saturday, July 18!

Whether it’s a treasured family recipe that’s been passed down for generations or your own signature creation, we’d love to taste it.

How to enter:

• Bring one homemade pie to Little Garden Market by 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 18.

• Sign up by July 15, Wednesday

• Pies will be judged by attendees based on taste, appearance, and creativity.

• Our community will help crown the Best Pie of the Market.

• Since the event is outdoors, we recommend bringing pies that hold up well in warm weather and avoiding chilled pies or desserts.

Prizes
Every baker participants will receive a special goodie bag filled with treats!
The winning baker will take home $100 and a bunch of new cookbooks and prizes!

Not a baker? Come hungry! Browse our favorite local vendors, enjoy a slice (or two) of pie, meet fellow food lovers, and cast your vote for your favorite. Get your admission tickets here.

📍 Little Garden Market
📅 Saturday, July 18

BAKE OFF participants do not need to purchase admission ticket to the Little Garden Market.

We can’t wait to see all the pies!

JOIN THE BAKE OFF

There is something about summer that reminds us to slow down.

To spend a little more time outside. To linger over brunch. To put our phones away. To be in the water a little longer. To reconnect with nature, with ourselves and with people who simply make life feel lighter.

Those are the moments we live for at Cookbook Courtyard.

This July, we’re so excited to partner with Oh So Well & Lair Studio to bring you AMONG SUMMER — our newest experience at the breathtaking Goodstone Inn in the heart of Virginia’s Hunt Country.

It’s a full day intentionally designed for rest, connection, beautiful conversations, and embracing the simple joys of summer.

Poolside lounging under pergolas, picnic blankets, seasonal bites, thoughtfully curated brand experiences and special moments that celebrate the beauty of Virginia in the summertime.

No rushing.
No pressure.
Just a beautiful day to breathe, unwind and be present.

Whether you’ve been coming to Cookbook Courtyard events for years or this will be your very first one, we hope you’ll join us. Our community has always been about more than food - it’s about creating meaningful experiences and bringing together people who value slowing down and savoring life together.

✨ AMONG SUMMER
Goodstone Inn | Middleburg, Virginia
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 AM–6:00 PM (flexible departure)

Your experience includes:
Full-day luxury wellness experience
50-minute Power Flow Yoga
30-minute Sound Immersion
Curated brunch
Jute gift bag filled with thoughtfully selected partners
Curated Hunt Country experiences
Poolside afternoon with our favorite summer-inspired brands

Because sometimes the best memories aren’t made on the busiest days - they’re made on the slow ones.

We can’t wait to spend the day with you.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Little Garden Market is back... this time with lots of PEACHES! 🧺🍑

Our very first Little Garden Market completely stole our hearts and we’re so excited to welcome you back for another beautiful afternoon this time celebrating one of summer’s sweetest fruit!

We’re also introducing something brand new... our very first ever Pie Bake-Off! More details are coming soon but trust us - you dont want to miss this!

Our backyard has truly become my happy place, and I’m so excited to open it once again to a small group of friends, family, and community members.

July 18, Saturday
1PM - 6PM
Mclean, VA
Exact location will be sent once you purchased your ticket!

Your ticket includes:
• A drink ticket from @hellochubbycheeks for their fresh-squeezed orange juice
• The chance to vote in our upcoming Summer Pie Bake-Off Edition (more details soon!)
• Live music
• Cookbook swap
• Shopping from our curated local vendors and plenty more special surprises along the way

We can’t wait to spend another slow summer afternoon with all of you.

GET YOUR TICKETS

There is something about summer that reminds us to slow down.

To spend a little more time outside. To linger over brunch. To put our phones away. To be in the water a little longer. To reconnect with nature, with ourselves and with people who simply make life feel lighter.

Those are the moments we live for at Cookbook Courtyard.

This July, we’re so excited to partner with Oh So Well & Lair Studio to bring you AMONG SUMMER — our newest experience at the breathtaking Goodstone Inn in the heart of Virginia’s Hunt Country.

It’s a full day intentionally designed for rest, connection, beautiful conversations, and embracing the simple joys of summer.

Poolside lounging under pergolas, picnic blankets, seasonal bites, thoughtfully curated brand experiences and special moments that celebrate the beauty of Virginia in the summertime.

No rushing.
No pressure.
Just a beautiful day to breathe, unwind and be present.

Whether you’ve been coming to Cookbook Courtyard events for years or this will be your very first one, we hope you’ll join us. Our community has always been about more than food - it’s about creating meaningful experiences and bringing together people who value slowing down and savoring life together.

✨ AMONG SUMMER
Goodstone Inn | Middleburg, Virginia
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00 AM–6:00 PM (flexible departure)

Your experience includes:
Full-day luxury wellness experience
50-minute Power Flow Yoga
30-minute Sound Immersion
Curated brunch
Jute gift bag filled with thoughtfully selected partners
Curated Hunt Country experiences
Poolside afternoon with our favorite summer-inspired brands

Because sometimes the best memories aren’t made on the busiest days - they’re made on the slow ones.

We can’t wait to spend the day with you.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Pizza, you say? Say less 🍕🍕🍕

Nothing screams summer quite like a pizza party and for our June Cookbook Courtyard gathering, we’re diving into the newest release from King Arthur Baking Company: The Book of Pizza. - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and named one of the Best Cookbooks of Spring 2026 by Epicurious and Bon Appétit.

This book is basically a love letter to pizza. From New York and New Haven pies to Grandma, Neapolitan, and Chicago Tavern styles, it’s packed with everything you need to master pizza night at home plus creative toppings, delicious sides, and desserts worthy of saving room for.

And what better way to celebrate than with an actual pizza party?

We’ll be gathering at Solid State Books with all kinds of pizza, fellow cookbook lovers, lots of carbs and maybe even some ice cream.

Come ready to eat, chat, and debate the most important question of all: what is the best pizza style?

The Book of Pizza
June 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Solid State Books

Your ticket includes:

• Admission to the event + tastings of all the pizza from our Cookbook of the Month

• King Arthur Tote Bag

• One complimentary drink from Solid State Books

• A chance to vote for (and celebrate) our Best Dish Winner

• Best dish winners will receive a copy of the cookbook

A slice of summer is calling ☀️🍕

New to our cookbook club? Read our Cookbook Courtyard 101 here.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Join us for an afternoon inspired by Provence as we celebrate an upcoming culinary retreat at @lapeetchfr, Julia Child’s beloved home and cooking school in the South of France. Learn more about this exclusive journey of cooking, connection, and Provençal living while enjoying a taste of the experience ahead.

Guests will enjoy Provençal-inspired sips and bites from @_mamannyc_ , exclusive event-day offerings and a private shopping experience with @loccitane @georgetown_loccitanecomplete with curated products and special gifts. It’s an opportunity to gather, connect and experience a touch of Provence before we depart for this unforgettable adventure.

This is an invitation-only gathering with limited availability. If you are interested in attending, please send an email to hello@cookbookcourtayrd.com to be considered for our guest list.

Pizza, you say? Say less 🍕🍕🍕

Nothing screams summer quite like a pizza party and for our June Cookbook Courtyard gathering, we’re diving into the newest release from King Arthur Baking Company: The Book of Pizza. - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and named one of the Best Cookbooks of Spring 2026 by Epicurious and Bon Appétit.

This book is basically a love letter to pizza. From New York and New Haven pies to Grandma, Neapolitan, and Chicago Tavern styles, it’s packed with everything you need to master pizza night at home plus creative toppings, delicious sides, and desserts worthy of saving room for.

And what better way to celebrate than with an actual pizza party?

We’ll be gathering at Solid State Books with all kinds of pizza, fellow cookbook lovers, lots of carbs and maybe even some ice cream.

Come ready to eat, chat, and debate the most important question of all: what is the best pizza style?

The Book of Pizza
June 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Solid State Books

Your ticket includes:

• Admission to the event + tastings of all the pizza from our Cookbook of the Month

• King Arthur Tote Bag

• One complimentary drink from Solid State Books

• A chance to vote for (and celebrate) our Best Dish Winner

• Best dish winners will receive a copy of the cookbook

A slice of summer is calling ☀️🍕

New to our cookbook club? Read our Cookbook Courtyard 101 here.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

We are so excited for tomorrow! 🧺🍒✨

We can’t wait to spend the day with you at the Little Garden Market and celebrate all of our incredible vendors.

An email with all the event details was sent out last night. If you’re planning to purchase a ticket today, keep an eye on your inbox — you’ll receive all the information later tonight.

Seasonal Roots - for all the fresh produce
Grasshopper Farms - organic eggs
Bit Bakery - signature (the best) cookies
Zana Tea - bottled matcha and teas
The Pasta Craft - everything pasta
Amanda's Churn - ice cream 🍨
Rosebay Cafe - specialty coffee
Line + Nest - homewear and kitchenware
Linny Fine Art - live portrait painting
Mango Mama - fresh mangoes and some treats
Crumb to Mama - sourdough bread
KAYU - grill station
MORENA - gourmet butter, specialty jams and EXCLUSIVE UBE BAGUETTE!
DC Cellist - live music and the VIBE!
Georges Mill Cheese - the best cheese!
Soko Says - the cutest cards and prints!
Cookbook Swap, Flower Bar and many more!

GET TICKETS HERE!

Little Garden Market featuring our amazing vendors! 🧺🍒✨

Seasonal Roots - for all the fresh produce
Grasshopper Farms - organic eggs
Bit Bakery - signature (the best) cookies
Zana Tea - bottled matcha and teas
The Pasta Craft - everything pasta
Amanda's Churn - ice cream 🍨
Rosebay Cafe - specialty coffee
Line + Nest - homewear and kitchenware
Linny Fine Art - live portrait painting
Mango Mama - fresh mangoes and some treats
Crumb to Mama - sourdough bread
KAYU - grill station
MORENA - gourmet butter, specialty jams and EXCLUSIVE UBE BAGUETTE!
DC Cellist - live music and the VIBE!
Georges Mill Cheese - the best cheese!
Soko Says - the cutest cards and prints!
Cookbook Swap, Flower Bar and many more!

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