January 21. Continuing her book clubs based around kitchens and cooking, Penny will be hosting a discussion of “The Dish” by Andrew Friedman.

“Acclaimed "chef writer" Andrew Friedman introduces readers to all the people and processes that come together in a single restaurant dish, creating an entertaining, vivid snapshot of the contemporary restaurant community, modern farming industry, and food-supply chain.”

Set yourself up for an easy after Christmas week by adding card games and board games and activity books to the stacks under the tree this year.

Candies and kits. Art supplies and stickers. Silly putty and mini creatures. Bits and bobbles for your little people.