Obsessed with Authors

A run down on this month's author events and books

OBSESSED WITH TECHNIQUE

We’re obsessed with Ella Quittner’s new book, Obsessed with the Best. She’s a writer that spent that last three years nerding out on all the possible ways to make, well, everything, or at least 100 things. She did it in a methodical, visually pleasing way, with iconic flat lay photos of her test product variations each labeled with painters tape and sharpie. The goal, to find the best methods for making the best variations of all the things. Want to know how Ella decided what made each recipe the best? You can ask her when she visits the shop March 13 from 6-8pm. She’ll be in conversation with James Beard Award winning journalist, Katy Osuna co-host of Copper & Heat podcast.

OBSESSED WITH FLAVOR

Diaspora Spice Company has been leading the way in advocating for fair trade and regenerative farming in the South Asian spice trade and in doings so, bringing those premium spices to our kitchens. In their new release, The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook .founder Sana Javeri Kadri and her co-author and recipe developer, Asha Loupy, document families, culinary traditions and heirloom recipes from their farm partners throughout India and Sri Lanka. They’ll be at the shop to talk about their work and recipes, March 16, 6-8pm.

OBSESSED WITH EATING IN

The title of Colu Henry’s latest book Better at Home says it best. Making dinner at home with and for friends and family can be really rewarding. Her dishes feel like the menu of your favorite cafe that serves beautiful, seasonal, simple food. The recipes are bright, delicious, accessible. Gorgeous photography and plating, beautiful paper, a smart table of contents, all make this book a winner. We’re throwing a little party for Better at Home March 26, 6-8pm. Colu will be joined in conversation with Megan Scott, co-author of the Joy of Cooking and co-host of the Joy of Cooking podcast.

OBSESSED WITH CHOCOLATE

Edd Kimber, the first ever winner of The Great British Baking Show (!!) is coming to the shop for his new book Chocolate Baking and we’re hosting a bake swap in his honor. Join us for The Great Chocolate Bake Swap April 10, 6-8pm; Your ticket signs you up to participate in the swap. Everyone will make a dozen of their favorite chocolate treats to share and also bring an empty box to fill and take home. You’ll meet Edd, get a signed copy of Chocolate Bakes, and go home with a lot of chocolate goodies!

Housekeeping:

We now have a shop Cat. Come see her most Fridays.

I made tiramisu for the secret bar. Order a glass of wine and get a slice of this nomnom dessert while supplies last.