Foodies @ Noon
Foodies @ Noon is a new program that meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month to share our love of food, cookbooks and cooking. Each month will have a different topic or theme. Registration is not required. If you’d like to be added to an email list to get updates on approaching foodies @ Noon please submit your email address to kzimmerman@monarchlibraries.org.
December 12, 2023 @ Noon (Note the earlier date this month)
We are going to celebrate the Holiday season by having a cookie exchange! We ask that each person brings about 6 dozen of your favorite holiday treats (cookies or candy) We will also have a light potluck for those to share their favorites. Cheese & Sausage, pot of soup, individual bites, etc. Light and fun. Everyone will go home with an assortment to share this holiday season.
November 28, 2023 @ Noon
What to do with all that leftover turkey? Join us to glean some new recipes and share one of your favorite turkey make-overs. Sandwiches, soups, casseroles, oh my! The possibilities are endless.
October 24, 2023 @ Noon
Everything is better with cinnamon! Come join us and share your favorite recipe that includes cinnamon or try a new recipe. Fall is in the air and the holidays are closing in. Let’s have fun and enjoy some good food.
September 26, 2023 @ Noon
Join us as we clean out our garden produce to create a tasty dish minus the meat. What kind of combinations can you come up with to enjoy all the garden bounty. Try a new recipe or share a family favorite. Tableware and beverages will be provided. Come join the fun!
August 22, 2023 @ Noon
August 22 is National Eat a Peach Day so we will be having a Peach challenge. Create a new recipe or find a new or favorite to share. How many new and different ways can we enjoy a peach? Come and join the fun of new foods and new friends. Tableware and beverages will be provided.
July 25, 2023 @ Noon
It’s Fair Season and who doesn’t love fair food? We will be sharing our favorite fair food creations with the group. We have 2 different cookbooks at the front desk for you to chose a recipe from. Find a favorite or a new favorite one to try. Corn dogs, elephant ears, cream puffs, fried butter,…what?? Come and join the fun!
June 27, 2023 @ Noon

June is Dairy Month! Come and celebrate with us by sharing your favorite grilled cheese. We will have a griddle and some hot plates handy for fresh from the heat crispy, cheesey yumminess! Not a grilled cheese fan? Bring your favorite summer sandwich to share. Bring your recipe along to share. We will provide the tableware and beverages.

May 23, 2023 @ Noon
Come and picnic with us as we share a potluck favorite! Bring along a family favorite or try a new recipe to share. Please bring a copy of the recipe along with your appetite. We will provide tableware and water & coffee.

April 25, 2023 @ Noon
Everyone loves Breakfast! So lets make some breakfast for lunch. Come and share an old favorite or find a new recipe to share. Please bring a copy of the recipe along with your appetite. We will provide tableware and water & coffee.
March 28, 2023 @ Noon

Join us to share a dish that you prepared using fresh herbs. Don’t have any? Stop at the library to snip a few off of the hydroponic herbs we have started at the library. We were inspired by Master Gardener Carol Shirk after she shared with us how to manage a windowsill herb garden at home. Fresh herbs add flavor and freshness to any recipe. Please bring a copy of your recipe along.
February 28, 2023 @ Noon

Heart Healthy is the theme this month. Please bring a dish to share that is heart healthy. Find a new recipe, remake a favorite or share a favorite dish that already fits the bill! Please bring a copy of the recipe along and be prepared to share with us where you found it and how you may have revised it. If you already cook heart healthy, please also share with us how we can all do better.

January 24, 2023 @ Noon
We will start out the new year on Tuesday, January 24 at Noon. Our theme this month is Soup-er Bowl and ask all attendees to bring their favorite soup to share with the group. We will provide the tableware, water and coffee. Please bring a copy of the recipe along.