In Person Author Talk: Nichole Accettola, Scandinavian From Scratch

Did you pre-order Scandivanian From Scratch from us and want to attend the event? Please purchase a ticket, then email us!

Book Larder is thrilled to welcome Nichole Accettola in celebration of her new debut cookbook, Scandinavian From Scratch! We will host Nichole for an author talk, cooking demonstration from the book, followed by Q&A and book signing at our store on Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30pm.

Reservations are non-refundable and include a copy of the $29.99 book. Applicable sales tax and a $0.75 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: The summer before she attended the Culinary Institute of America, Nichole Accettola traveled to Denmark and fell in love with the people, the weather, and of course, the baking. After culinary school she married a Danish journalist, and lived in Copenhagen for fifteen years before returning to the United States to open her San Francisco-based cafe, Kantine, inspired by the pastries she'd enjoyed in Denmark. 

During her time in Copenhagen, Nichole combatted winter blues by baking with her Danish mother-in-law, learning how to churn out batches of scrumptious holiday cookies and filling tins with homemade nougats and caramels. She has adapted these recipes for the American kitchen but they are deeply rooted in Scandinavian tradition. In each of the book’s six sections, the recipes are listed from simplest to most complex, broken down into easy, comprehensive steps. Infused with Nichole's baking expertise and love for her cherished second home, Scandinavian From Scratch is an ode to Scandinavia and an indispensable guide to Scandinavian baking and culture. Recipes include:

• Cookies: Chocolate Slices and Lavender and Lemon Shortbread
• Cakes: Pear and Apple Snacking Cake and Blackberry Tosca Cake
• Pastries: Cinnamon Knots and Cardamom Morning Buns
• Breakfast: Norwegian Potato Flatbread and Rye and Beer Swedish Pancakes
• Sandwiches: Rye Bread and Danish Sandwiches: Sprouted Rye Bread and Chicken Salad with Oyster Mushrooms and Sorrel Smørrebrød
• Winter Therapy: Santa Lucia Day Saffron Buns and Persimmon Ginger Cake

About the author: Nichole Accettola is a CIA-trained chef and the owner of Kantine, a Scandinavia-inspired restaurant located in San Francisco serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks with a gorgeous menu of pastries, porridge and jewel-like smørrebrød sandwiches. Her café has garnered glowing reviews from media such as San Francisco Chronicle, Time Out, and Eater.