Name: Quanto Basta Italian Cookbook Club Membership
SKU: S001
Price: 60 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (16 reviews)

Quanto Basta Italian Cookbook Club Membership

From: $60.00 every 2 months

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Explore new and old Italian cookbooks and challenge yourself to cook in unchartered Italian territory. Together we’ll dive deep into one Italian cookbook every two months (6 books for the whole year), cooking a selection of dishes from the book while also enjoying weekly virtual discussions and special online events.

What to know:

The next cookbook club cohort kicks off on May 1, 2024.
Every two months, we cook from a different assigned Italian cookbook.
Each week, you’ll cook 1 recipe from the assigned Italian cookbook.
Members are responsible for sourcing the cookbook unless cookbooks are included in their membership.
There is at least 1 virtual event each month. We typically alternate between a virtual happy hour meet-up where you’ll meet other members and a virtual chat with the cookbook author or expert on the subject matter we are covering.
You’ll have access to an online discussion group where members share what they’re cooking, ask questions about recipes, exchange tips and thoughts on Italian food and culture in general, and more.
Members get 5% off all products on qbcucina.com (excluding your membership price) and free shipping site wide. Plus, other bonus perks like swag and discounts from our cookbook authors.

Note: Cookbook club subscriptions are not refundable once payment has been processed. Please read our Cookbook Club FAQ carefully before signing up.

What’s Included

Access to an online chat room with weekly discussions facilitated by our team
Access to virtual events with book authors and experts
Access to virtual cookbook club member meetups
Free shipping sitewide on qbcucina.com
5% off all products from qbcucina.com
A Quanto Basta tote and sticky notes for saving important recipes
Optional add-on: prepay for 6 cookbooks selected for the cookbook club

2024 Pricing

Bi-Monthly Membership (billed every 2 months)

membership only: $60 every 2 months
membership + cookbooks: $94 every 2 months

Annual Membership (billed annually)

membership only: $306/year (equivalent to $51 every 2 months)
membership + cookbooks: $479/year (equivalent to $80 every 2 months)

Note: Cookbook club subscriptions are not refundable once payment has been processed. Please read our Cookbook Club FAQ carefully before signing up.

Please carefully read our Cookbook Club FAQ, including our billing and refund policy, before signing up.

Here are the cookbooks we have cooked from so far:

2023

Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking by Vicki Bennison
The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan
Italian Street Food by Paola Bacchia
The Amalfi Coast by The Caldesis
Italian American by Scott Taccinelli & Angie Rito
Pasta Every Day by Meryl Feinstein

2024

Italy by Ingredient by Viola Buitoni
Liguria by Laurel Evans

04/03/2024

ELPastaLady

United States

Carbs Rule!

When I learned of qb cucina through IG, I was hooked at the first like. First I followed and learned then I just couldn't resist joining in on the pasta fun. The online community is so special and the special engagements are far more worth than the cost of the class. This is truly a not to miss personal and community experience. The subtle insights and tips for pasta making and recipes are high impact. Grab a friend or two and join in on the pasta fun! And remember, carbs do rule!

03/24/2024

Ashlee

Fantastic spend

I’m an ok cook, but my spouse is the much more talented cook. The bookclub has pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to make dishes that are delicious and crowd pleasers for picky teenage girls! There’s no pressure to make a perfect dish (or take a perfect photo of it) just a supportive community rooting each other on. Truly, it’s been money well spent! I’m looking forward to being a member for a long time!

03/18/2024

Sue C.

il mio divertimento (my entertainment)

This cookbook club has been so much fun! When people ask, I do say, "Cooking is my hobby" and, "I cook almost every day." However, it seems I was in a rut and making the same recipes over and over. I was worried that it was going to be too much when I joined but the community is so welcoming and everyone gets to cook at their own pace. If I miss a week, that's ok. I get notes from others and mark a recipe to try later. I've made some incredible "Keeper!" dishes. While once in awhile there is a recipe that doesn't turn out great, the dialogue with the other members is invaluable. It is a brilliant plan to bring like minded people together. A few assignments, a few choices, learning new techniques, varied recipes, exploring new ingredients (caper berries), with a community aspect. I like the idea of supporting a local business/bookseller in qb cucina. I'm so glad I joined - I will soon be on my 3rd session/cookbook I am looking forward to more culinary adventures.

03/17/2024

Pam S.

Best Investment I've Made in Cooking

I somehow randomly found QB Cucina and started following on Instagram. When they posted about their new QB Italian Cookbook Club to start in 2023, I knew I wanted to join and gifted it to myself for Christmas. I highly recommend not only the adorable stuff in Sarah's shop, but the cookbook club has genuinely changed my life. You can be as involved or as little as you want, but this community has encouraged me to try new ingredients and recipes, given me new ways of thinking about cooking and how I use cookbooks, and has introduced me to some people I think I'll be friends with for a long time. Sarah and Bebe who lead the club are really cool and talented women, not to mention they are very receptive to feedback and have excellent customer service. Getting to do virtual mixers with people from all over the U.S. and especially cookbook authors (WE GOT TO TALK WITH VICKY BENNISON!!) has been a real highlight and something I wouldn't have otherwise experienced. When it came time to renew in 2024, I considered finding another club to try out but just couldn't give this one up. I'm so glad I didn't because there is a lot more to learn, to share, and new friends to meet, so join us!

Gina

Best decision I’ve made in a long time!

I’m SO excited I joined in 2023 and am now on my 3rd cycle with the club. I love this club for its ability to connect with other people who show love and other emotions through food (specifically Italian but love ALL food). The social aspect of this club is what makes it extra special. The chat is always lively, which not only keeps you accountable, but also gives you the opportunity to learn and connect. Everyone is SO welcoming and kind no matter what skill level you have in the kitchen. I can’t wait to continue cooking and learning with this group.