Seattle Cookbook Club

A Day in Hong Kong is brought to life by ArChan Chan, a passionate Hong Kong-born chef who seamlessly blends her deep-rooted love for Cantonese cuisine with modern culinary techniques.

Having spent years honing her craft in bustling kitchens across Melbourne and Singapore, ArChan returned to her hometown to share the vibrant tapestry of Hong Kong's street food, dim sum traditions, and fine dining experiences through this cookbook. Her intimate knowledge of local markets and authentic flavors allows readers to embark on a delicious journey through the heart of Hong Kong, one dish at a time.

With A Day in Hong Kong, ArChan invites you to step into her kitchen and experience the true essence of Hong Kong culinary culture, from the comforting warmth of a morning congee to the intricate flavors of a Michelin-inspired dim sum platter.

For our potluck, please choose recipes from the cookbook, A Day in Hong Kong - A Cantonese Cookbook. If you would like to propose another Cantonese cookbook, please do so!

Please choose recipes that indicate how many people the recipe serves or how many items the recipe makes. All of us ought to have at least a small portion. Choose a food recipe, but, if you like, do also make a sauce or beverage.

If your RSVP includes +1 guest, please plan to bring at least two dishes from the cookbook. The target number of attendees and dishes is 12.

Let us know what dish or dishes you plan to bring in the comments for this event. I recommend testing recipes that interest you before choosing. Please take your time, but be aware that approaching the week of the potluck waitlist members may ask to bump the undecided.

We love welcoming new folks to the group, and ask that you only RSVP for this event if you fully plan to show up. If fate deems you must change your plans, please update your RSVP ASAP, so other members have time to join and to prepare for the potluck.

You need to be able to receive Meetup emails or you will miss important messages. Please send a direct message if you have specific questions or concerns.

I ask that guests to my home have their true identity in their member profile - a photograph that looks like you and a name you prefer to be called.

Please bring a little cash for dues!

Do you have a lot of wonderful cookbooks, kitchen supplies and tools that you don't use much, have thought about gifting them to others, but only to those who would really appreciate them? Or are you on the lookout for special curated foodie things to add to your own cooking and kitchen collection and you're holding out for great finds? Let's get together and swap these precious resources!

How it works: bring as many things as you'd like to give away. They can include gadgets, small appliances tools, cutlery, cutting boards, kitchen linens, unopened non-perishable foodstuffs, and other items (if you're not sure, ask me!). Nothing broken or in need of repair please. Bring plenty of containers (boxes and bags) for the things you plan to take home with you.

We'll organize everything into a shopping/swapping area, then peruse, and those who join will take as much of what they want from the available items. If there are multiple people who want a specific item, you can Rock-Paper-Scissors or draw straws for it. Or cage fight for it if you must. Bottom line, the idea is to make this a fun community exchange experience, so no squabbling allowed.

If you don't have things to gift away and want to simply collect things from this event, great! Simply bring a small snack or beverage to share and a good attitude.

Note that anything leftover/unclaimed at the end of the evening will need to go back home with you. If you've decided that you want to part with some of your items permanently, I will be providing a list of local donation spots.