The Incurable Epicureans are a culinary group of MOMS members who love to cook and to eat. There are usually four dinners a year. Each dinner has a specially planned theme and menu where the group may explore various regions of the world, culinary époques, or whatever else they think of that sounds intriguing. Usually the group gathers in the home of a member, but they also have used park shelters and working studios. Samples of past dinners and a preview for 2009 follows.

In 2007, the IE's took a culinary world tour when they enjoyed a gourmet multi-course meal prepared especially for the group at Sansei Japanese Restaurant. The group also created wonderful dinners in honor of the cuisines of India, South America and Israel. The club's first event in 2008 was a fifties/sixties era cocktail party with completely retro hors d'oeuvres. An Impressionist Garden Party follows in the summer with a Christmas Around the World dinner in December.

Because we meet most often in member’s homes, the club must limit membership to 35. Dues are $15 per person payable the first of each year. The Incurable Epicureans is open to all MOMS members. The first 35 to pay their dues form the group for that year. Prior to each dinner a menu is emailed and every member who plans to attend signs up to bring one of the menu’s dishes. They each research and prepare their chosen item as a means to learn more about the world of food.

The last Earthstar newsletter of the year includes a reminder for membership dues and the mailing address for The Incurable Epicureans.

2008 Dinner Schedule

Rewind the Fifties & Sixties
Dining at a member’s studio, we rocked the night away with retro cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while dancing to the music of our youth.

Impressionist’s Garden Party
Enjoying sunset over a lovely lake, we dined on the recipes used by Madame Monet and the family’s many fellow Impressionists.

Celtic Folklore
At our full harvest moon bonfire, we gathered to celebrate the richness and generosity of the Goddess’ bounty by sharing the simple foods that had fed Celtic peoples for generations and which inspired a rich crop of proverbs, legends, and songs.

Christmas Around the World
With a menu that features holiday cuisine from every corner of the world, we’ll enjoy an internationally inspired festival of foods.

2009 Dinner Schedule (Subject to change)

Exploring the Great Chefs of the 20th Century:

MFK Fisher ..... 1940’s ..... The Art of Eating

James Beard ... 1950’s ..... The Father of American Cooking

Julia Child ........ 1960’s ..... The Way to Cook

Alice Waters .....1970’s ..... The Culinary Revolutionist