Cooking Co Ops

Yesterday's New York Times' Dining section had an interesting piece about kitchen co ops. This is where two or more families cook for each other and share meals. it;s kind of a spin on the Sunday church suppers where casseroles and baked macs are brought. Kitchen co ops not only widen your choices, they;re also money saving.

The article , written by Laurie Woolever, tell about how three families not only swap recipe but gaining good friends. One makes enchiladas while the others make Greek watermelon barley salad , lentil soup and Vietnamese pork salad. This would be a great idea if I were closer with friends and neighbors. I 'd like a once a week get together with people pitching in.However the down side is that everyone has different tastes and favorites and they may not agree with what i like or even like to make.

Another plus of having a kitchen co op is that it is surprisingly cheaper. You may have t make more food but it's not like you have to make everything. Other people bring dishes and desserts. Then the next week you may have to only bring sides which are far less expensive to make. It also cuts down on shopping time too, having only to buy so much.

Kitchen co ops are big right now and they're gaining in popularity if it's something you'd like to try contact friends and family. It'll be fun coming up with new recipes and serving your best ones.