Events
We are excited to host Darin Gagner of Valley Sharp for a day of knife sharpening services at the shop on Monday, November 2nd! Sign up for a slot and browse our selection of cookbooks while Darin sharpens your knives (up to 5). Make a Book Larder purchase during your appointment, and you'll receive...
We are excited to welcome global tea expert, founder, and author Maria Geyman to the shop on Monday, November 16th, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate her debut book With Tea! In this beautifully crafted guide, Maria, a naturopathic doctor and founder of Masha Tea, blends education...
We are excited to welcome local author Becky Selengut to the shop on Monday, November 23rd, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate her new cookbook Lettuce Riot! In her latest work, Becky reimagines salad as the main event with 50 vibrant, protein-rich recipes full of flavor, texture, and...
We are delighted to welcome local chefs, restauranteurs, and co-authors Yenvy and Quynh-Vy Pham to the shop on Thursday, November 19th, for an author talk and cooking demo to celebrate their debut cookbook Phởnomenal Nights! From the James Beard nominated sisters who own and run the Phở Bắc family of restaurants in Seattle’s...
We're delighted to welcome back longtime friend of the shop, 25-year veteran of restaurants, owner of Valley Sharp, and knife sharpener by trade Darin Gagner for a deep dive on the fundamentals, process, and equipment for sharpening your own knives on whetstones. Join us in our demo kitchen for a hands-on...
We are thrilled to welcome local chef and author Stuart Lane to the shop on Thursday, October 22nd, for an author talk and cooking demo to celebrate his debut cookbook Spinasse: An American Love Letter to Piemonte Cuisine! Celebrating Seattle’s beloved restaurant Cascina Spinasse, this cookbook brings the cuisine and traditions...
We are delighted to welcome chef, media personality, and author Katie Button to the shop on Wednesday, November 11th, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate her new cookbook Spanish Accent! In her latest work, Katie--the five-time James Beard Award-nominated chef and co-founder of Cúrate, one of the most...
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This event is SOLD OUT, but you can still order a signed or personalized copy for shipping or pickup here. We are delighted to welcome Portland-based author, creator, and U.S. Barista Champion Morgan Eckroth to the shop on Wednesday, October 28th, for an author talk + demo to celebrate their debut book Coffee,...
We are delighted to virtually welcome back London-based food writer, author, and historian Alissa Timoshkina for a virtual author talk and cooking demo on Thursday, October 22nd, to celebrate her new cookbook Lozhka: Eastern European Soups, Stews & Other Things We Eat with a Spoon! In her latest work, Alissa celebrates Eastern Europe...
We are thrilled to welcome Portland’s Multnomah Whiskey Library spirits educators and co-authors Brett Adams and Jacob Grier to the shop on Wednesday, October 21st, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate their latest book The Bartender's Library! This comprehensive handbook is the ultimate guide to curating your spirits -...
We are excited to welcome chef, food stylist, writer, and author Anna Voloshyna to the shop on Monday, November 9th, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate her latest cookbook Ukraïne: Recipes and Stories from Kyiv to the Black Sea! In this visually rich, travelogue-style cookbook, Anna shares the joy and resilience...
We are delighted to welcome back acclaimed author, America’s Test Kitchen Editor in Residence, and molecular biologist Nik Sharma to the shop on Tuesday, October 6th, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate his new cookbook Fundamentals of Flavor! In his latest work, Nik brings his deep scientific knowledge,...
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This event is SOLD OUT, but you can still order a signed copy for shipping or pickup here. We are thrilled to welcome back award-winning food stylist, recipe developer, and New York Times bestselling author Erin Jeanne McDowell to the shop on Tuesday, October 13th, for an author talk and baking demo to celebrate her...
We are delighted to welcome Oregon State University professor and writer Lane Selman and award-winning writer and editor Margarett Waterbury to the shop on Thursday, October 15th, for an author talk to celebrate their new cookbook Radicchio! In this beautiful and comprehensive guide, Lane and Margarett celebrate the once-overlooked vegetable, exploring its culinary...
We are delighted to welcome journalist and author Ali Francis to the shop on Thursday, October 8th, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate her debut book, The Curious Lives of Vegetables! Through this visually stunning collection, Ali showcases the stories behind the everyday vegetables that have...
We are excited to welcome founder and owner of Oakland’s Bake Sum bakery Joyce Tang to the shop on Wednesday, October 7th, for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing to celebrate her debut cookbook Bake Sum: Asian American Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats! An ode to the flavors of Asian Americana, Bake...