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RED: March’s Recipe for Intrigue — Secrets, Danger, and Betrayal
You know you’re at the right bookclub when the conversation is just as delicious as the snacks. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), March isn’t just about flipping pages — it’s about diving into a night of sly glances, whispered confessions, and appetizers that look like they came straight from a chef’s Instagram.
This month, we’re leaning into the thrill of secrets, danger, and betrayal. Here’s how to turn your next gathering into an experience worthy of the best plot twist.

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
3 days ago2 min read


RED: Love in the Realms of Time, Curry Fish Balls and Earl Grey Mar-tea-nis
February’s here, and at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we’re leaning into the unpredictable—the kind of connections that blindside you in the best way. Our theme this month is Unexpected Relationships. It’s less about perfect matches and more about the way people, places, and even flavors collide when you least expect it. Forget the tired Valentine’s tropes. This is about sparks you never saw coming.

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Feb 202 min read


RED: Daggermouth, Roasted Chickpeas and Red Death
If you’ve ever walked into a bookclub expecting polite chatter and left with a new friend (or a new opinion), you already know: the best stories aren’t always on the page. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we like to think of our monthly gatherings as a mash-up of story, flavor, and surprise—where unexpected relationships are just the beginning.

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Feb 62 min read


RED: Persephonia, Bananas Foster and Galaxy cocktails
New Year, New Journeys
January always brings that secret hush — a little space to breathe, to imagine, to start again. At RED, we believe new beginnings don’t happen alone. We read together, gather around good food, and raise a glass or two. So let’s ease into a new year, side by side, with stories that invite us to wander, wonder, and maybe even unravel a few mysteries about ourselves.

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jan 232 min read


RED Friday: The Hot Beverage, Baked Brie and Mango Tequila Cider
January always feels like a fresh notebook—blank pages, clean lines, endless possibilities. The holidays are behind us, the world is quieter, and it’s the perfect time to gather with friends for a book club that’s about more than just reading. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we believe that new beginnings are best celebrated together—with stories, flavors, and a mug (or cocktail glass) in hand.
This month, we're easing into the year with comfort, warmth, and a little bit of wonde

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jan 92 min read


RED FRIDAY: When winter weather walks off the page
Winter Stories & Comfort: A December Gathering with “The Winter People,” Cranberry Baked Brie, and a Fireside Toddy

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Dec 12, 20252 min read
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