Event Details
- What: Our American Dream Cookbook — Summer Open House
- When: Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM — drop in anytime
- Where: Teodora’s Boucherie Gourmande, 750 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Cohasset, MA
- Admission: Free — everyone is welcome
At Teodora’s, feeding people has always been the family business. Rosangela learned it from her father — the belief that good food, shared generously, is how a community takes care of its own. So when the chance came to host a celebration of entrepreneurs who built their own American dream through food, opening our doors was the most natural thing in the world.
For one summer afternoon, our shop becomes a gathering place for grilling culture, craft beer, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Meet the women behind Our American Dream Cookbook, taste what our butcher counter does best in grilling season, and raise a glass with the Samuel Adams team — all in the company of good neighbors. Come for ten minutes or stay for three hours; either way, you’ll leave inspired (and well fed).
What to Expect
- Samuel Adams beer sampling — the Sam Adams team pours craft favorites and talks beer (where permitted by local regulations — please drink responsibly).
- Summer tasting bites — grilling-season flavors straight from Teodora’s butcher counter, with tips you can take home to your own grill.
- Meet the makers — author Jennifer Glanville Love and publisher Sara Domville share the stories behind Our American Dream Cookbook, alongside entrepreneurs featured in its pages.
- Cookbook sales & signing — signed copies available, with book sales managed by Buttonwood Books and Toys.
- “Tip of the Hat” — a wall of cowboy hats, each one hiding a little surprise. Pick a hat and see what you find.
- Gift basket raffle — prizes from Brewing the American Dream and Samuel Adams, plus a cookbook giveaway.
Hosted in Partnership With
This afternoon comes together thanks to four partners we’re proud to stand beside:
- Salty Days — the Cohasset-based boutique publishing house, founded by our neighbor Sara Domville, that brought the cookbook to life.
- Brewing the American Dream — Boston Beer’s philanthropic program, which has spent years funding, mentoring, and championing up-and-coming food and beverage entrepreneurs — the very people whose recipes fill this book.
- Samuel Adams — the brewery that sparked the American craft beer movement, celebrating forty years of Jim Koch’s Boston Beer Company.
- Buttonwood Books and Toys — Cohasset’s beloved independent bookstore, managing cookbook sales and signings on the day.
Run of Show
- 4:00 PM — Doors open. Welcome, cookbook display, Sam Adams beer sampling begins, summer tasting bites from Teodora’s, and the entrepreneur meet-and-greet — all set to background music and a relaxed atmosphere.
- 4:15 PM — Rolling conversations. Sara and Jennifer circulate with guests, sharing the stories behind Our American Dream Cookbook and the Brewing the American Dream mission.
- 4:30 PM — Featured entrepreneur spotlights. Informal “meet the maker” moments with entrepreneurs featured in the book.
- 5:00 PM — Summer food inspiration. A short tasting feature: grilling tips, summer entertaining ideas, butcher recommendations from Teodora’s, and beer-pairing ideas from Sam Adams.
- 5:30 PM — Community connection hour. Photos, cookbook signing, shopping, continued tastings, and networking.
- 6:15 PM — Gift basket raffle drawing (Brewing the American Dream / Sam Adams), plus a cookbook giveaway.
- 6:20 PM — Final browse and signing. Last chance to shop, snap photos, and chat.
- 7:00 PM — Event close.
It’s a true Summer Experience — grilling, Sam Adams craft beer, and the rare chance to meet author Jennifer Glanville Love and her publisher (and Cohasset neighbor) Sara Domville of Salty Days, together in one room.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Our American Dream Cookbook not only celebrates forty years of Jim Koch and the Boston Beer Company, which sparked the US craft beer movement, but also tells the story of Boston Beer’s Brewing the American Dream, a novel philanthropic program that offers funding, mentorship, and support to talented up-and-coming innovators who aspire to turn their dreams into reality.
In this cookbook, 80 passionate, determined entrepreneurs are showcased, all of whom defied convention to launch their dream food or beverage business. Together, they have filled these pages with over 100 recipes—from legendary lunches and enterprising mains to dynamic desserts and festive drinks—that are testimony to their daring, passion, and vision. But this richly illustrated volume is more than just an exciting new cookbook. It’s also an invitation to fill your dining table with inspiration, diversity, and the abundance of flavors that make up the tapestry of our community. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of innovation and the pursuit of the American dream one delicious dish at a time.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jennifer Glanville Love is a Samuel Adams brewer and the director of partnerships at the Boston Beer Company. Since joining the Samuel Adams Boston Brewery in 2001, Jennifer has played an integral role in the research and development of experimental Samuel Adams brews and honed her craft at the renowned Doemens Brewing Academy in Germany. She is passionate about brewing traditional and lost beer styles as well as barrel aging unique and extreme beers, such as Samuel Adams Utopias and Kosmic Mother Funk. As director of partnerships, Jennifer oversees Samuel Adams’s priority philanthropy program, Brewing the American Dream, its affiliates, and participating businesses while fostering meaningful relationships with the Brewers Association and other industry partners. Committed to maintaining the integrity and future of craft, Jennifer is dedicated to growing the network of Brewing the American Dream entrepreneurs and supporting them as they impact the communities where they live and work. In 2017, Fast Company recognized Jennifer’s innovative contributions to the brewing industry by naming her to its annual list of the Most Creative People in Business. She lives in Somerville, Mass.
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER: Sara Domville is a Cohasset resident and the founder of Salty Days, a boutique publishing firm built on more than twenty years of leadership in domestic and international publishing. Over her career she has forged content partnerships with brands including Amazon, Kroger, Kohler, Le Creuset, Holland America, Boston Beer, and Simon & Schuster — whose global sales and distribution network Salty Days works with today. Her philosophy is simple: in a world of fleeting digital noise, beautifully made, enduring content builds the deepest connection between a brand and its audience. Our American Dream Cookbook is that philosophy in print.
