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About Alison and Shannon

We're like you. We have families, jobs, lives and commitments. But we also love good food and want to make healthy meals. We don't want to be that person who gets frazzled at 7p.m. because there's nothing to eat in the house. At the same time, we want to spend more time with our friends, talking about our lives and just hanging out.

For us, the solution is Cooking With Friends. We are about connecting with family and friends, sharing each others' cooking talents and slowing down to simply enjoy each other more. Sharing your kitchen means you make more food more efficiently and economically, so you can stock your freezer and pull out great meals when you want them--your own take-out center!

We believe in using seasonal, local ingredients when possible, healthy recipes and being improvisational with your cooking. We love interpreting menus and recipes from different cultures to learn from each other. Mostly, we believe in having fun in the kitchen, where you can nourish your family and your friendships.

Alison and Shannon are writing a book together about Cooking With Friends!

Alison J. Bermack

Alison J. Bermack is the founder of the Cooking With Friends Club. Alison cooks with all of her friends in Montclair, N.J. both new and old, as a way of life.

Shannon Henry

Shannon Henry is a journalist and author who spent seven years as a staff writer for The Washington Post. She cooks with her friends, husband and kids in Madison, WI.

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