Sisterly Love Collective Rekindles the Magic of Cookbooks & Convos this Fall

Beloved Philadelphia culinary series Cookbooks & Convos, presented by The Sisterly Love Collective and OpenTable, returns this fall for its second year! From October 8th to 22nd, get ready for an inspiring lineup of unique dinners, intimate author meet-and-greets, and captivating culinary events.


Acclaimed cookbook authors nationwide will join local women-owned businesses for this celebrated annual event. This year’s exciting roster of visiting authors includes:

Priya Krishna, author of Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids
Toni Tipton-Martin, author of Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice: Cocktails from Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks
Hetty McKinnon, author of Tenderheart: A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds

...with more inspiring names to be announced soon!

Cookbooks & Convos draws inspiration from Philadelphia’s cherished program, "The Book and The Cook,” which ran for 23 years and connected cookbook authors with local restaurants. The Sisterly Love Collective reimagines this legacy with a particular focus on celebrating female authors and talent, reflecting the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization’s mission to uplift and connect women in the hospitality industry.

Get ready to savor a feast for the senses and celebrate the power of women in food this fall with Cookbooks & Convos!

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