Author Talk: Katie Button, Spanish Accent

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 respected Spanish restaurants in America--shares nearly 100 family-friendly recipes that bring the flavors and spirit of Spanish cooking to the everyday American table. Katie will be in conversation with local James Beard Award-winning chef, restauranteur, and author Renee Erickson.

Reservations are non-refundable and can include a signed copy of the $40 book. Applicable sales tax and a $2.50 transaction fee are also included. Can't attend but still want a signed book? Order here for shipping or in-store pickup.

About the book:

Chef Katie Button was raised on American classics: meatloaf, creamed corn, chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. But when she began cooking professionally, it was the food of Spain that really fired her imagination. Now, as the chef and co-founder of one of the most acclaimed Spanish restaurants in the country and the mother of two half-Spanish children, she brings together these two culinary cultures in one delectable collection of family friendly recipes.

Think Spiced Seared Salmon with Catalan-Style Spinach, Spanish Adobo Fried Chicken, No Churn Salted Olive Oil Ice Cream and, of course, the Ultimate Spanish Tortilla. Drawing inspiration from the Spanish pantry, Button transforms old standbys into something new and exciting, giving you the best of both worlds. These are simple, accessible dishes for everyday cooking; sure-to-be-future-favorites like meatloaf with pinenuts (and secret anchovies!), kale salad with Mojo Verde vinaigrette, and smashburgers zhuged up with smoked paprika and aioli.

Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into your recipe rotation or to level up your entertaining, for quick snacks or sit-down dinners, Spanish Accent adds a touch of Spanish flair to every meal. Filled with all the expert tips, tricks, and timesaving, flavor-boosting shortcuts you could ever want, it’s a cookbook that celebrates the global way in which we all cook and eat today.

About the author: 

Katie Button is a five-time James Beard Foundation award nominated chef, cookbook author, media personality, and founder of Asheville-based Cúrate. She honed her craft in the kitchens of some of the world’s best chefs, most notably Ferran Adrià and José Andrés, before finding her own success with her restaurant group, Button Meana Group, which houses Katie Button Media and Magnolia Network’s From The Source. She is the author of Cúrate: Authentic Spanish Food from an American Kitchen.