From plot to plate, this unique book club brings stories to life through hands-on cooking and shared meals inspired by the stories we love.
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.
Book and Cook
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In this month’s book-and-cook club, we’re inviting Stanley Tucci back to the table! Taste My Life Through Food is a heartfelt exploration of how food touches every aspect of our lives. Filled with personal stories of filming foodie films and cooking up conversation-starting family dinners, each bite of this book goes beyond the recipes to reveal the magic in every meal. Please read the book beforehand so you come to class ready to dish.
Meet Your Culinary Educator, Blake Herndon
Blake graduated from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2024 while working for a biodynamic market garden operated by Farmacy London. He learned the value of a home-cooked farm-fresh meal by shelling peas and shucking corn in North Florida with his grandparents, and has been recreating the southern comfort of their kitchen ever since. Blake’s mission is to root the Southern comfort food of his childhood in principles of nutrition, regenerative provenance, and well-being. Blake’s resumé includes Prato Winter Park, Highball & Harvest at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Michelin-starred Elske in Chicago, and The Cat’s Meow in Sydney Australia.
Meet Your Culinary Educator, Juliana Calloway
Juliana Calloway is a hospitality professional with a passion for food, community, and education. As co-owner of Black Rooster Taqueria, she has built one of Orlando’s most vibrant restaurants, fostering local partnerships and creating memorable dining experiences. When at home, she is capturing her husband's award-winning food through her camera lens, teaching her 6 year old daughter how to skateboard, and helping her 12 year old foodie son to be the world's youngest food critic.
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From plot to plate, this unique book club brings stories to life through hands-on cooking and shared meals inspired by the stories we love.
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.
In this month’s book-and-cook club, we’re inviting Stanley Tucci back to the table! Taste My Life Through Food is a heartfelt exploration of how food touches every aspect of our lives. Filled with personal stories of filming foodie films and cooking up conversation-starting family dinners, each bite of this book goes beyond the recipes to reveal the magic in every meal. Please read the book beforehand so you come to class ready to dish.
Plot to Plate Book Club: Taste My Life Through Food
January 13th, 6:00pm-7:45pm
Ages 18+
$77/student
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Dietary Information
This is a fully vegetarian-friendly program that may include dairy, gluten, nuts, and soy. While we will do our best to accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions noted in the checkout form, accommodations cannot be guaranteed. The Kitchen House is not a nut-free or soy-free facility, and cross-contamination is possible. We appreciate your understanding.