Omnivore Books on Food · Events

	Events at Omnivore Books on Food If you would like a signed copy of a book from one of our events, but are unable to attend, just let us know, we’ll be happy to take care of it for you.

	Saturday January 23 • Paula Wolfert, in conversation with Patricia Unterman • Free • 3-4 p.m. Ooh, this should be a great talk. Paula Wolfert is legendary for her expertise on and explorations of Mediterranean cooking. Now, Wolfert shares her inimitable passion for detail and insatiable curiosity about cultural traditions and innovations, with Mediterranean Clay Pot Cooking. Patricia Unterman is the owner of the Hayes Street Grill and author of San Francisco Food Lover's Guide.

	Saturday January 30 • Punch Contest!! The punch contest was a rollicking success! See Samantha's full report, photos, winners, and upcoming contest themes here: the second lunch - omnivore books punch contest
	Saturday February 6 • Tori Ritchie • 3-4 p.m. • Free Braises and Stews. Remember those unbelievably good smells coming from Grandma's kitchen as she made her treasured recipes for slow-cooked pot roasts, short ribs, and stews? Author Tori Ritchie brings modern convenience and style to good old-fashioned comfort food that is food for family dinners, good for parties, and good for you!
	Sunday February 7 • Lisa Schwartz • 3-4 p.m. • Free Over the Rainbeau: Living the Dream of Sustainable Farming. After several years of a successful operation, Lisa Schwartz has written a book about building out a farm. Over the Rainbeau: Living the Dream of Sustainable Farming is inspirational and aspirational in its memoir, beautiful photographs and goat cheese based recipes. Come join us for cheese, wine, and answers to questions about sustainable farming.
	Saturday February 13 • Christie Matheson • 3-4 p.m. • Free Salty Sweets: delectable desserts and tempting treats with a sublime kiss of salt. Salted Caramels, Butterscotch Brownies, and Nantucket Sea Salt Ice Cream are just a few of the mouthwatering recipes presented in Salty Sweets, the first book devoted to this delicious combination of flavors. Salty sweets seem to be everywhere these days, and with good reason: a sprinkling of salt intensifies the sweet taste of many favorite desserts.
	Saturday February 20 • Wine Tasting with Kermit Lynch! • 5-6 p.m. • Free Yes, you read correctly! Legendary wine importer Kermit Lynch will be here to read from his books, Adventures on the Wine Route and Inspiring Thirst. Meanwhile, he'll provide us with some of the tastiest new discoveries his company offers.
	Thursday February 25 • Cookbook Swap at 18 Reasons • 7-9 p.m. Swing by 18 Reasons (593 Guerrero) bring any and all food-related books and swap them with new friends – $5 members, $10 general admission.
	Saturday February 27 • Michael Kalanty • 3-4 p.m. • Free How to Bake Bread. Michael’s book focuses on the similarities among a group of breads, instead of overwhelming the reader with details. Whether for home use or professional training, The Five Families of Bread® System is a quicker, more reliable way to become a successful bread baker. Michael teaches artisan bread baking at the California Culinary Academy.
	Sunday February 28 • Michael Recchiuti & Fran Gage • 3-4 p.m. • Free Chocolate Obsession. Join San Francisco chocolatier Michael Recchiuti and cookbook author Fran Gage as we discuss the ins and outs of chocolate while snarfing samples brought by the authors!