Oct
25
Past Event
Fitler Club
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Our Story
Where Cookbooks Come to Life
Cookbooks & Convos, presented by Sisterly Love Collective, is a vibrant culinary experience celebrating the incredible women shaping Philadelphia’s food scene. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower and honor the female chefs and authors whose talents keep the city’s culinary culture thriving.
Recognizing the enduring charm of the beloved “The Book and The Cook” festival (1984–2007), Sisterly Love Collective set out to rekindle its spirit in a contemporary format. Cookbooks & Convos carries this tradition forward with a fresh twist—a celebration of culinary excellence and an invitation to connect, learn, and be inspired by the rich tapestry of women’s contributions to the culinary world. ALL ARE WELCOME!
The 2025 series will run from October 27 to November 10, featuring special dinners, author meet-and-greets, and engaging culinary events.
Philadelphia Series
Event Lineup
Oct
27
Past Event
Pray Tell Winery
By Heart
Oct
28
Past Event
Malai
Oct
28
Past Event
a.kitchen
Spilled: Natural Winemakers Stories & Recipes
Oct
29
Past Event
Supérette
Smart Mouth
Oct
29
Past Event
Baby’s Market + Kusina
My (half) LatinX Kitchen
Oct
30
Past Event
Sor Ynez
Margarita Time
Oct
30
Past Event
Bastia
Dad What's for Dinner
Nov
2
Past Event
High Street
The Art of Gluten-Free Bread
Nov
5
Past Event
Rex at the Royal
Chop Chop - Cooking the Food of Nigeria
Nov
5
Past Event
Scampi
Firepit Feast
Nov
6
Past Event
BLDG39 at the Arsenal
Mother Sauce
Nov
6
Past Event
a.bar
A Quick Drink
Nov
6
Past Event
Her Place Supper Club
My Life in Recipes
Nov
8
Past Event
ft. Kiki Aranita, Nom Wah, Saami Somi, The Wonton Project & Amy’s Pastelillos
Above the Fold
Nov
8
Past Event
Bloomsday
Levain Bakery
Nov
9
Past Event
ft. Dreamworld Bakes, Fiore Fine Foods, Feels Like Sunday & New June
Dorie's Anytime Cakes
Nov
10
Past Event
Almanac
Soju Party
More to Explore
Ancillary Events
October 30, 2025
Binding Agents Presents: SILK ROADS with Anna Ansari
Lovers of history, travel, memoir, and deliciousness: lend us your ears! Join author Anna Ansari (all the way from London!) for a special evening at Binding Agents, where we’ll discover the story of the world’s most famous trade routes, retold through recipes. Silk Roads is a remarkable book, thoughtfully chronicling food and culture across Central Asia and beyond—from Baku to Beijing.
November 3, 2025
