Last week I felt like a good little blogger and went to a book signing for a new publication that I have seriously been excited about (or rather “a new publication about which I have been seriously excited” – but who are we kidding, I don’t say that).
I have been following Georgia Pellegrini (via her blog and twitter) for a while, so when I saw that she was having a signing for her new book Food Heroes in SF, well I figured I should go and say hello. And this way instead of ordering the book online, I was able to pick it up from a pretty awesome bookshop and get her John Hancock all at the same time.
I have a feeling that extra step will be well received when the holidays roll around. (What – you didn’t think I only bought one copy? Please.)
The book highlights 16 local artisans and what they are doing to preserve the traditions in food. And as a bonus, there are a few recipes at the end of each chapter. It has been perfect bedtime reading, and I am pretty bummed that I have almost finished it. I want to learn more about these food heroes – their craft, their passion, their knowledge. I’m sure it was an unbelievable experience to interview them each first hand, and I am loving this little peek that we can all enjoy.
It was such a pleasure to meet Georgia and to even sample a few of the goodies that she talk’s about in her book – like Marc Buzzio’s cacciatorini and Jake Norris’ ‘Stranahan’s’ Colorado Whiskey.
Double bonus was learning about Omnivore Books (@omnivorebooks), a local book store that sells new and vintage cook and food-related books. If you are in San Francisco, I definitely recommend checking them out! They even sell farm-fresh eggs at the cash register. How great is that?
To read more about the book signing, here is Georgia’s take on the affair and should you want to see her as she makes her way cross-country on her book tour, here are the dates and places.
She is now working on a pioneer-style project, getting back to the root of things, which includes hunting and catching your dinner. I may have volunteered to be a guinea pig, someone that she can teach these skills to … we’ll see what happens there. I mean, we’ll see if I can manage to learn said skills. Will keep you posted on that front, for sure.
In the meantime, Food Heroes is available at Amazon, Ominvore Books and likely your local bookstore. I definitely recommend checking it out!
P.S. Who are your food heroes?
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September 14, 2010 at 2:45 am
neigeblanche
I will check out Georgia’s blog.
My food heroes? My lovely late Mum. She loved complicated recipes, food that really pushed her skills to the limit. She’d make these amazing meringues and literally left people speechless. Our last Christmas together she made an amazing hazelnut meringue cake with chocolate ganache. The look on everyone’s face made me so proud of her.
My Dad is too, although he’s the opposite. He likes quick recipes. Always tasty, he’s the best at using up leftovers.
Other food heroes include Bill Granger for his no-fail cakes, Rick Stein for his great walnut tart and Jo Pratt for making tasty food easy.
September 16, 2010 at 1:21 pm
caitlindentino
Thanks Nathalie! I am going to have to check out that walnut tart – especially if it takes someone to the food hero category!!