(photo by Christina Davis)
I like this word, launch, as if one party was something of a trampoline that sent me in one big flying leap into the world that is the craziness of a new book. I’m just trying to keep my dress from flying over my head.
Wheeeeeee!
I wanted talk a little bit about what I’m planning for events across the country in the next few weeks, and then to share a few photos of the party the other day at No. Six Depot (YES: the donut tower was REAL). So if you’re hoping to make it out for an event, scroll down for some info about tickets, what I’m planning, and other details.
TONIGHT, October 22: I’m in Denver! We’re having a party at Hazel & Dewey.
6:00-6:30 I’ll be talking about the book and demonstrating how to make preserved lemons. If you want a seat for this part, call Jenna at 303-777-1500 to reserve your spot.
6:30-8 Party! There will be drinks, snacks, and lots of fun to be had. No rsvp required.
Sunday, October 25: I’m in Vancouver, BC at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks.
11:00- 1:00 Sheryl MacCay will be interviewing me for North by Northwest. I’ll be demonstrating a few recipes, and signing books too. This is a free event, but call 604-688-6755 to reserve your spot.
Tuesday, October 27: I’m in Seattle for 2 events.
- 11:30-1:30 I’m at Hot Stove Society for a cooking class, lunch and signing. I’ll be making Butter Lettuce with Dates and Ricotta, Fall Vegetable Chicken Pot Pie, Beets and Leeks, and Baked Apples with Maple Ice Cream. The class is $60, and there are still a few spots left! Sign up is here.
- 6:30-8:00 I’m at Book Larder for a conversation and signing. I’m so excited that Tara Austen Weaver will be joining me there, and there will be treats, too. It’s a free event, but rsvp here to let them know you’re coming.
Thursday, October 29: I’m in Danville, CA at Rakestraw Books.
7:00 I’m teaching Mozzerella Cheese Class. Warm mozzarella feasting and signing to follow. This is free, but rsvp at 925-837-7337.
Friday, October 30: I’m in San Francisco at Book Passage in the Ferry Building in conversation with my hero and favorite cookbook author and all-around human, Mollie Katzen. (!)
Saturday, October 31 (2 events):
- 10:00am-12:00pm: San Jose- Potluck brunch at the home of the fabulous Cheryl Sternman Rule. Free! But rsvp here.
- 3:00-4:00 San Francisco- Omnivore Books I’ll be talking food fears and horror stories in honor of the holiday! Come with your scariest food story, and come meet me before trick-or-treating begins.
Sunday, November 1: Portland, OR I’ll be at Powell’s Books on Burnside for a talk and signing. My plan is to focus on food, weight and body image, and letting go of food fears. Come with thoughts and questions, or email me ahead of time if you have a questions you’d like me to ponder before the talk.
Tuesday, November 3, St. Paul, MN: I’ll be at Cooks of Crocus Hill for a class and signing.
5:30-6:00 Signing is free and open to the public
6:00-8:30 I’ll be teaching a cooking class including Preserved Lemons, Preserved Lemon Hummus, Blue Cheese Wedge, Fettuccini with Roasted Garlic and Preserved Lemon, and One-Dish Chocolate Cake. The class is $75- tx are here.
And that’s the tour! Let me know if you’re planning on coming out–I’m so excited to meet you.
And now, how about that cider donut tower?
(photo by Elizabeth Barbone)
(This is Sascha, who did all the gorgeous hand lettering in the book.)
See you soooooon! xo
Occasionally I teach workshops, and I have one coming up this fall. Join me and stellar novelist 
Happy touring! I’m hoping there might be a second leg of the tour at some point where you’ll come to Southern CA?!?
Oh- I hope so! I’ll let you know for sure.
Yay! Would so love to meet you!!
I thought of “Use your scraps” yesterday, after I had peeled about a dozen apples for a family favorite dessert. If I had chickens, they’d get the cores and peels as a treat, but I don’t them yet, so I remembered I could make apple cider vinegar from them. All it needed was water and some honey (method found on Pinterest.). It’s sitting on my counter making itself now!
Enjoy your big, long party series! Don’t worry TOO much about the dress flying up, just enjoy it as much as you can (maybe wear leggings underneath??) LOL.
Oh, so wonderful! I love this.
And yes, definitely leggings. I’m doing my best, then letting go 🙂
Any more details available about your event on vashon?
Hi Erin! So it looks like that has shifted a bit, and it won’t really be an event (just a visit 🙂 ). Do you think you might be able to get to the Book Larder event tomorrow instead?
nope, traffic in Seattle is way too difficult from my home to the Book Larder that time of day:) Enjoy the PNW!
So sorry it didn’t work out! And yes- Seattle traffic- I’ve been experiencing it and it is SERIOUS. So I totally get it. I’ll be back though- and hopefully the next time it will work!
I am so excited to see you in Portland on Sunday. I’m bringing two girlfriends with me as we leave our families behind for the three hour trek from Roseburg. You are like a rockstar to me, and I mean that with sincerity. I envy your skills, but more importantly, I envy the time you have available to you to pursue this passion. I am a full time school teacher, wife, and mother of two active little ones (ages 6 and 5). My question is how can I realistically plan, prepare, and produce healthy, amazing meals for my family with all of my other responsibilities? I keep trying; some weeks I nail it. Some weeks I fail. I have the desire. I often lack the time, energy, and/or motivation. Help!
Oh Emily, this means so much to me! I’m excited to meet you on Sunday, and as for the question… man oh man- that’s mine too! We’ll talk about it then for sure. xo
The rain. The flooding. Both have prevented my entourage from making it to Portland today. I am broken-hearted to miss you. I hope the Powell’s crowd is good to you. Please know that I am there in spirit; listening and learning. Perhaps I will have better luck when you tour for your third book 😉
And I missed you! But everyone at the Powell’s event got to hear your question, and we talked about it all as a group. I’ll try to get some of thoughts down soon- but thank you so much for the good question! And I’ll be out there again soon, I promise.
So disappointed that we’ll miss you in Portland on Sunday! We will have a houseful of children for our 6-year-old’s birthday party, so we won’t be able to make it into town. 🙁 Maybe for your next book!! I am loving The Homemade Kitchen –everything I’ve tried has been great so far. The dal with raita is a new favorite.
Oh- thank you, Katy! And I’m so sorry the timing doesn’t work. But happy birthday to your little one!
Woo hoo! (What time in Portland? I have it noted as 4?)
And the website for Powell’s is down.
Yes! 4:00 on Sunday!
Came back to this post to let you know I recently got your book from Amazon and I so love it for the same reasons I loved the first one! Your life/family stories are what makes your cookbook come alive and makes the recipes sing out, “you can do this!” I have been carrying it back and forth from the bedroom to the kitchen to the doctor’s office where I waited for my husband during some minor surgery. I love the way your books are produced. They are jam packed with photos, recipes and stories. I even love the way the covers are laminated and sturdy, but the soft covers are so much easier to use than hard cover cookbooks. Another A+ for you!