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Ink & Ingredients Lit Cooking Class

Date: Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Time: 6 PM - 8 PM

Venue: Kind Kitchen Headquarters, Durham

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Category: Food & Drink

A Love Letter to Second Chances Some stories are about starting over, and doing it loud, messy, and on your own terms. This month, wrap something simple into something worth savoring. You're reading Reel by Kennedy Ryan, a story about art, reinvention, and chasing what lights you up. Kind Kitchen is pairing it with a hands-on Hand Pies experience, because there's something poetic about taking a few humble ingredients and folding them into something completely new. Hands-on Hand Pies cooking experience — filling and folding from scratch Guided book reflection and discussion around Reel Custom bookmarks to take home Session packet to guide your experience and keep the conversation going Take-home hand pies (or dough/filling kit) Some fun surprises Come ready to read, fold, and fall in love with something new. Need the book? Snag it here: https://bookshop.org/lists/ink-and-ingredients-book-club

Food & Drink · Durham

Ink & Ingredients Lit Cooking Class

Buy the book early so you have plenty of time to finish it before class.

When
Nov 14
Sat, Nov 14, 2026
6 PM - 8 PM
Ages
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Price
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durham

Ink & Ingredients Lit Cooking Class is a collaborative evening event in Durham that pairs a hands-on baking workshop with a guided literary discussion. Participants will read the novel Reel by Kennedy Ryan ahead of time, then gather to mix, fill, and fold custom hand pies from scratch while discussing the book's themes of reinvention and art. What to Know: This event takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Kind Kitchen Headquarters in Durham. It is designed for adults, making it an ideal choice for a parents' night out or a solo weekend escape. You will need to purchase and read the book prior to arrival, and you will go home with your freshly baked hand pies, a recipe packet, and a custom bookmark. Street parking is available near the venue. This workshop offers a structured yet relaxed way to connect with other local readers. It is a great excuse to step away from the daily routine, learn a practical kitchen skill, and enjoy thoughtful conversation over warm pastries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read the book before attending the class?
Yes, participants should read Reel by Kennedy Ryan before the event to fully participate in the guided discussion while baking.
Is this cooking class suitable for children?
This specific event is designed for adults due to the mature themes of the novel and the structure of the discussion.
What do I get to take home from the workshop?
You will take home your handmade pies or a dough and filling kit, a recipe packet, and a custom bookmark.

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Ink & Ingredients Lit Cooking Class runs Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 6 PM - 8 PM.

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Kind Kitchen Headquarters is at 3211 Shannon Road, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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