The newsletter always eats first
AKA... WE'RE GOING ON TOUR!!
Good morning and apologies for the newsletter delay this week! This is just because we announce book tour TODAY(!!) and I wanted to avoid spamming your inbox with two weekend emails. So we have everything consolidated into a nice little recipes + book tour newsletter!
So now the most exciting thing, JUSTINE COOKS is going on tour!
I cannot WAIT to meet you all, chat, cook, eat, everything! Plus, there will be so many airport water fountains for me to rank. Here’s the list of every city:
And you can find links to every event page here!
Every event will be a bit different, but here’s a breakdown of what to expect at each:
New York, NY (Tickets here) - Williams Sonoma Columbus Circle with Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen! This will be a chat-and-gab at this iconic store, where Deb and I will talk about the book, recipes, or really any question you have! Plus, a meet-and-greet and signing to follow.
Brooklyn, NY (Tickets here) - The Bell House with Sohla El-Waylly! Sohla and I have already decided this is going to be a party. Stage beers included. Bring your party pants, Brooklyn, because it’s going to be a fun on-stage conversation, good music and a meet-and-greet!
Boston, MA (Tickets here) - I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS ONE. Trillium founder & CEO, Esther Tetreault is hosting me and we will have food, drinks, a fun in-conversation and just overall great vibes.
Washington, D.C. (Tickets here) - Join me and one of my favorite creators, Anela Malik, for an on-stage conversation with Bold Fork Books. There will be an open Q&A and signing, of course!
St. Louis, MO (Tickets here) - WE BOOKED THE HI-POINTE THEATER AND I AM SO HYPE. St. Louis girls (+ gays + theys + the men who support us), please turn out. I’m still looking for a moderator (if you have any STL influencers you love, lmk), but this is going to be a party!
Chicago, IL (Tickets here) - This bites-and-snacks cocktail party meet-and-greet is sponsored by Kerrygold…and I am praying there is a butter statue involved.
Austin, TX (Tickets here) - Sponsored by Vital Farms, join us for bites, drinks and a meet-and-greet chat at Paperboy! It’s going to be…eggcellent.
Los Angeles, CA (Tickets here) - Join me and my friend (and fellow Substacker!) Carina Wolff for a conversation, complimentary drink and meet and greet at Historic Hudson Studios.
San Francisco, CA (Info here) - This book signing is free to attend and includes an in-conversation with hit podcast host Liz Moody! Plus a meet-and-greet and signing.
Seattle, WA (Tickets here) - I am so, SO looking forward to my in-conversation here with local cookbook author Becky Selengut. I’ve never been to Seattle, so I hope this event will be the perfect kick-off for touring the city!
Now, I’d never forget to feed you. Here is the weekly round-up!
Baked Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette & Griddled Goat Cheese - It is Baked Salad Season. You’ve all waited patiently, and this salad with lentils for protein, roasty butternut squash and griddle goat cheese is sure to please (or at least make a very good dinner).
Tofu Cutlets with Sticky, Melty, Fairytale Eggplant - You’ll have to forgive me but we’ll be doing a bunch of book-teasers up until publication in October! This is because I was having a hard time navigating churning out new content, when I have this whole pile of recipes that I’d love to be seen, so I’m opting to do both! This is a combo of two recipes from the cookbook, and I love plating them together.
And for YouTube, a White Fish Peperonata! A very easy, healthy dinner. I walk through the entire recipe with measurements in the video, and next week, we’re baking ;)
Thank you all endlessly for your support. I am overwhelmed with gratitude that you continue to hype me up in all my food endeavors. From recipes, to local activations, really everything. I’m honored to have such great people in my circle. I hope I can be just as great back to you.
Now BRB, I’m testing some pumpkin bars.
Xoxo,
Tour_Snacks
made your tofu cutlets today, justine. they are perfection. i ate two of the three in one sitting. sigh.
i had a japanese eggplant situation that i just made yesterday to spoon over it to sub for your fairytale ones. brilliant combo. thank you.
safe travels and have a blast on your book tour!
Eeeeee! Registered for Seattle, can't wait to see you in person!
I think you'll love the Capitol Hill neighborhood vibe and there's lots of great restaurants. Seattle is very scenic, so hopefully you'll have a few days to see the sights!