Book Group Lynden

"Variety is the spice of life!"

Join Gaye from Village Books Lynden and the Front Streeters book group as they discuss titles from a variety of genres. They meet in person in the Waples Room of the Inn at Lynden (adjacent to Village Books) at 7pm the third Wednesday of each month.

March 15, 7pm

Lightning Strike: A Cork O'Connor Mystery by William Kent Krueger

April 19, 7pm

The Girl with Seven Names: Escape from North Korea by Hyeonseo Lee

May 17, 7pm - Wanderers by Chuck Wendig

FRONT Streeters

Attendees are eligible for a 15% discount on group selections

Special Events and Dinners

The food we make and the community we grow is an extension of our love.

Easter Brunch

Sunday April 9, 10am-3pm with Live Music

Cinco De Mayo Dinner

Friday May 5, 6pm-9pm

Chef Christy Fox salutes the refined flavors of Mexico

Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday May 14, 10am-3pm with Queen Treat Towers and Live Music evolvefairhaven.com

Seating is limited so reserve your space today!

Vegan

Free & Vegetarian Options

Sweets

• desserts & baked goods

Sips

• espresso & teas boozy chocolate drinks

• wine + beer

Thanks for your continued support!

Savories

• daily specials

Life Between the Pages

Five-Course Meal Paired with Cocktails & Characters from the Book

Tuesday, March 21, 6-9pm

Catherine Hernandez

Ever-Green Vietnamese : Super-Fresh Recipes, Starring Plants from Land and Sea

by Andrea Nguyen

available in April, hardcover, Ten Speed Press

Although many people think of Vietnamese cooking as beefy pho and meat-filled sandwiches, traditional Vietnamese cooking has always involved a lot of plants and seafood and a little meat. In Ever-Green Vietnamese, Andrea Nguyen details how cooks in her home country draw on their natural resourcefulness and Buddhist traditions to showcase a wide array of herbs and vegetables in flavorful, comforting recipes.

Bake Me a Cat : 50 Purrfect Recipes for Edible Kitty Cakes, Cookies

by Kim-Joy

and More!

available in May, hardcover, Quadrille Publishing Feline fans will love this collection of 50 a-miaow-zing cat-themed creations. Bake Me a Cat showcases the cutest bakes you will ever see, all celebrating our favorite pet. With brand new recipes for cakes, cookies, desserts, breads, and more, plus vegan and gluten-free options, it's the kitchen essential for every kitten-cuddler. Kim-Joy is an expert in creating gorgeous animal-themed bakes, and her adorable feline characters have a purrsonality all of their own. Catering for a range of skills levels, whether you fancy baking Tiger Buns, Meow Bao, Kit-tea Scones or a Happy Purrrrthday Cake, bring joy to your cooking, and a smile to every cat-owner's face with Bake Me a Cat!

Company : The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others

by Amy Thielen

available in April, hardcover, W.W. Norton & Co. Company will have you rethinking the way you entertain, throwing dinner parties that are less formal, more frequent, and as fun for the cook as for the guests. Preaching leniency, not-guilty pleasures, and the art of making it in advance, Thielen soothes the most common party anxieties one by one. Her reflections on writing menus, produce shopping, and how to time a meal are novel but timeless.

Bao & Dim Sum : 60 Easy Bun and Dumpling Recipes

by Orathay Souksisavanh

available now, hardcover, Hardie Grant

In Bao & Dim Sum, Orathay Souksisavanh walks you through how you can create a huge range of bao and dim sum. Try your hand at mushroom dim sum and braised pork bao, as well as sides such as cucumber salad and braised eggplants, and even a selection of sauces.

Everyday Grand : Soulful Recipes for Celebrating Life’s Big and Small Moments

by Jocelyn Delk Adams

available in March, hardcover, Clarkson Potter Jocelyn Delk Adams believes every day deserves to be celebrated, from seemingly mundane weekdays to exuberant weekends and holidays. Her approachable take on comfort food features Southern-steeped recipes that are jazzedup, remixed classics, all sprinkled with the vibrant, colorful personality she’s best known for.

Salt

of the Earth :

Secrets and Stories from a Greek Kitchen

by Carolina Doriti

available in March, hardcover, Quadrille Publishing

Evoking a strong sense of place, this vibrant book shines a spotlight on local produce and traditional techniques. Carolina Doriti reveals the defining characteristics of Greek food, set against the irresistible backdrop of the mainland and islands. Salt of the Earth is the ultimate celebration of the food and flavors of Greece from one of its most forward-thinking and historically knowledgeable cooks.