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What Monks Know About Loneliness That the Rest of Us Have Forgotten
What Monks Know About How to Combat Loneliness | Story Feast Collective
After seven years researching a coobook about monasteries through the world, Jody Eddy shares the monastic practices that combat the loneliness epidemic. A new essay on Medium, plus how it connects to the disappearance of third places in America.
Recipe: The Fantasy Feast on the Moors: A Dinner Inspired by Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights Dinner Party: A Fantasy Feast with Recipes, Hosting Guide and Menu
Host a Wuthering Heights dinner party with five original recipes, a complete hosting guide, and everything you need to bring Emily Brontë's Yorkshire moors to your table. Includes chestnut soup, brown butter fish, whiskey-glazed parsnips, cranberry chutney, and a Scotch thyme toddy.
Fantasy Feast: Vianne's Dinner Party from the Movie Chocolat
Chocolat Dinner Party Recipes and Party Plan | Vianne's Feast with Five Chocolate Recipes | Story Feast Collective
Host a chocolate dinner party inspired by the movie and book Chocolat with five chocolate-laced French recipes: sweet potato & dark chocolate gratin, Brie, hazelnut and chocolate crostini, Coq a Vin with Chocolate, chocolate mousse with chili, a spiced martini, and a complete hosting guide. Part of 101 Fantasy Feasts from Story Feast Collective.
Recipe: Smoked Salmon Rillettes on Oatcakes: A Recipe Inspired by the Story Feast Menu at St. John's Abbey
Smoked Salmon Rillettes Recipe | Story Feast St. John's Menu
A no-cook smoked salmon rillettes recipe with cream cheese, crème fraîche, dill, and lemon inspired by the walleye rillettes from the Story Feast dinner at St. John's Abbey. Plus a look at the full five-course harvest menu.
Event: Story Feast Minneapolis: A Dinner at the Weisman Art Museum
Story Feast Minneapolis | Dinner at the Weisman Art Museum
A five-course dinner by James Beard semifinalist chefs at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oct 24, 2026. Tickets on sale now. From Story Feast Collective. The gathering includes a cocktail hour, an autumn harvest feast from Erin and Mateo Mackbee of Krewe & Flour & Flower Bakery, a high quality goody bag filled with Minnesota-made gifts, and two days of optional food tours to celebrate the food culture of the Twin Cities.
Recipe: The Feast of the Sorceress: A Dinner Party Inspired by Circe by Madeline Miller
Circe by Madeline Miller Dinner Party Recipes | The Feast of the Sorceress | Story Feast
Host a Circe-inspired dinner party with this mushroom wrap recipe, pistachio pesto, and tahini. The complete Feast of the Sorceress: A Circe-Inspired Dinner Party includes five recipes and a complete how-to guide for hosting a gathering for your next book club or literary themed dinner party. Plant-based, Mediterranean. Part of 101 Fantasy Feasts from Story Feast Collective.
Recipe: Pear, Caramelized Onion, Walnut & Stilton Tart + The Monastery Method
Recipe: Pear, Caramelized Onion, Walnut & Stilton Tart + The Monastery Method | Story Feast
A savory pear, caramelized onion, walnut, and Stilton puff pastry tart recipe from cookbook author Jody Eddy, paired with the story behind The Monastery Method — 30 days of ancient monastic practices for modern living. Simple, seasonal, and meant to be shared.
Drinks: Every Beverage We Served at Our Inaugural Story Feast Gathering
The Drinks Table: Every Beverage We Served at Our Inaugural Story Feast Gathering
From Brother Justus whiskey to Northstar Kombucha, every beverage at our inaugural Story Feast gathering at St. John's Abbey was local, artisan, and chosen to celebrate Minnesota's makers. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic options, no formal pairings, just great drinks for everyone.
Recipe: Orange-Ginger Olive Oil Cake + Third Places & The Art of Gathering
Third Places and the Art of Gathering | Orange-Ginger Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Why third places matter, what America has lost, and a recipe for orange-ginger olive oil cake from a kitchen in Fes, Morocco. It’s the kind of cake that makes people stay.
Meet the Chefs: An Interview with Erin and Mateo Mackbee, the Duo Behind the Inaugural Story Feast
Meet the Chefs: Erin and Mateo Mackbee | Krewe & Flour & Flower | Story Feast
An interview with Chefs Erin and Mateo Mackbee, the James Beard-recognized duo behind Krewe and Flour & Flower Bakery, and the extraordinary meal at our inaugural Story Feast gathering.
In the Press: Minnesota Monthly Covers Story Feast
Minnesota Monthly Feature | Story Feast at St. John's Abbey | Press
Minnesota Monthly covered our inaugural gathering at St. John's Abbey. Read excerpts from their feature on the Mackbees and the evening that brought 250 guests together around a harvest table.
Partner Spotlight: Maine Prairie Studio
Maine Prairie Studio | 1,300 Handmade Pieces for Story Feast | Partner Spotlight
JD and Megan Jorgenson of Maine Prarie Studio created 1,300 original ceramic pieces in 13 glazes for our inaugural gathering, transforming the Story Feast table into a ceramic museum. The story behind the artists.
Recipes: Turkey Tinga and Charred Tomatillo Salsa Recipes (as featured on The Splendid Table)
A Turkey Tinga and Tomatillo Salsa Recipe From the Elysian Kitchens Cookbook
A years-long collaboration with Brother Aelred Senna, from Elysian Kitchens to The Splendid Table, culminated in our inaugural Story Feast gathering. Here are the recipes for turkey tinga and tomatillo salsa.
Brother Aelred Senna: A Years-Long Collaboration
Brother Aelred Senna | The Collaboration Behind Story Feast at St. John's Abbey
A years-long collaboration with Brother Aelred Senna, from Elysian Kitchens to The Splendid Table, culminated in our inaugural Story Feast gathering.