Book Event Schedule!

Come chat in person—and eat some fun snacks

Today’s newsletter is focused on news about my upcoming cookbook (very exciting!) If you’re only here for the recipes, feel free to skip this one—your regular snack recipe will arrive in your inbox over the weekend.

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Snacking Dinners the cookbook will be out in just 12 days! And two weeks from today I’ll hold my very first event: a book talk at Omnivore Books in San Francisco. After that, I’ll be in Southern California, back in the East Bay (for two fun events—maybe more), and at the Google offices for a cooking demo. Over the summer, I will also be holding talks in London, NYC, and other spots. (Stay tuned for more!)

I’d absolutely love to see you at one of these talks! I’ll be making little samples of the dishes in the book, and we’ll have a fun conversation—sometimes with special guest appearances. Here’s the full schedule (I’ll update this page as it evolves, so check back later for more):

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If you’ve already pre-ordered the book, thank you so much! I’m so grateful for the support. Please make sure to please sign up for the fun pre-order bonuses so you can claim all the Snacking Dinner perks!

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Thursday, April 10th: Omnivore Books, San Francisco, 6:30pm - details here
The amazing chefs Nafy Flatley and Nora Haron will also be joining me at this event to talk about the recipes they contributed to the book.

Sunday, April 13th: Now Serving, Los Angeles, 6pm - details here
This event will be a conversation with Hillary Dixler Canavan, creator of The New Family Table newsletter (and former Eater restaurant editor). The event has a ticket charge, but the price is basically just the cost of pre-ordering the book. (If you already have one, you can also opt for a lower-price ticket that functions as a store credit so you can get some of the other fun things they carry, like cards and notebooks.)

[Thursday, April 17th: Private Event, Montecito, books by Chaucer’s Books—We’re throwing a little party for my Santa Barbara community. This is invitation only, but as I know some of this newsletter’s readers are part of that community, I wanted to mention it here; we have a couple of spots left, so if you’re in town, please reach out!

Chaucer’s Books in Santa Barbara will also have additional signed copies to buy (in store or online). I’d love it if you’d support this hometown institution!]

Thursday, May 1st: Google Kitchen Demo, Mountain View
If you happen to work at Google, or know someone who does, come on by to try a few of the dishes from the book! Sign up in advance, and they’ll gift you a copy of the book, too.

Saturday, May 10th: Market Hall Indie Fest, Oakland, 12-3pm - details soon
I’m being featured at the second annual Indie Fest! Come by to meet and learn about independent food producers. I got a lot of my specialty ingredients at this spot while I was working on the book, so I can tell you what to stock up on!

NEW DATE: Saturday, May 31st: Rose’s Taproom, Oakland, 3-6pm
I’m teaming up with one of my oldest friends, Hilary Rose Hufford (her family moved in next door when I was seven!) to do a collaboration. We’ll have dishes from the book paired with her gorgeous beers. Should be delicious!

June - London TBD

August - NYC (and Hudson Valley) TBD

I’m also in discussions about three more Bay Area Events, a possible jaunt to Portland, and other potential trips. Check back for more as plans evolve!