Del escritorio de Von:
Amiges,
¡Dios santo! Things have been picking up down here, and I’m excited to share some upcoming events, talks, and classes. And please consider preordering Islas!
De corazón,
Von
The reviews are in …
… and they're excellent. Here’s a taste from Publisher’s Weekly:
“In this lavish collection, food historian Diaz (Coconuts & Collards) highlights the cuisines of “the toughest, scrappiest, most resilient people on this planet,” asserting that, due to storms and isolation, tropical islanders have had to learn to “make magic out of what’s available—the leaves that sprout from root vegetables such as taro; the otherwise inedible parts of animals such as hoofs and tails.” Diaz argues that these dishes offer more than sustenance; they’re “an expression of ancestry, adaptability, and fortitude... our cuisines tell rich stories, preserve our histories, and provide a road map for survival.”
Where I’ll be
People have been asking me, “When do you start your book tour?” And the answer is … complicated. The traditional book tour, where you travel the country for several months, popping up at bookstores and libraries, isn’t as common (at least for most authors I know). Instead, we’re doing a little bit of everything. A couple events in this city, a television or podcast appearance in another one. It’s different, but it’s fun, and I’m excited to share the things I’ve got cookin’.
Thursday, March 14 · 6 - 8 PM EST - Rizzoli Bookstore in NYC w/ Hawa Hassan
PLEASE NOTE: RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Tuesday, March 19 · 7 PM EST - Bold Fork Books in D.C. w/ Nycci Nellis
Join us for an evening of fun, delicious food & conversation with Von Diaz and Nycci Nellis.
Thursday, March 28 · 6 - 7:15 PM EST - VIRTUAL: Milk Street Cooking Class, Diaspora Co-sponsored
Come island-hop with spices—and guest chef Von Diaz—as your guide!
Wednesday, April 10 · 6 - 8 PM EST - Flyleaf Books at Lantern Restaurant
A book signing and tasting at Lantern Restaurant (423 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516). Tasting tickets are $10, and each person must have a ticket to attend.
Un Poquito Más
A couple more dates to add to your calendar (more details coming soon!):
Tuesday, March 12 - Boricua Soul Pub Day party
I’ll be slingin’ empanadas and signing books!
Friday, March 15, Good Morning America
See me and Islas on GMA!
Keep an ear out for me on your favorite podcasts, too! I’ll be talking about Curaçaoan keshi yena on Food with Mark Bittman, pickling with Christopher Kimball on the Milk Street Podcast, and the history of CHamoru barbecue in Guam with Francis Lam on The Splendid Table.
Writer: Von Diaz | Editor: KC Hysmith | Photo Curator: Cybelle Codish
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