Chef and cookbook author Nichole Accettola is taking her newest cookbook, Scandinavian Everyday: Vibrant, Simple Meals from Northern Europe, on the road this October, with stops in New York, Chicago and Minnesota.
Accettola, the chef behind San Francisco’s Scandinavian-inspired Kantine, spent more than a decade in Copenhagen and draws on the food traditions of Denmark, Norway and Sweden in the new book.
New York: Scandinavia House
On Sunday, October 25, Scandinavia House and Björk Café & Bistro will host a food demonstration and book talk from 3:00–5:00 PM at 58 Park Avenue. The program will feature recipes from the book and a conversation about contemporary Scandinavian cooking. Tickets are $75, or $55 for ASF members.
Official event information and tickets.
Chicago: Swedish American Museum
On Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00 PM, Accettola will appear at the Swedish American Museum for a free book talk. The program will include a conversation about Scandinavian Everyday, and the Swedish knife-sharpening company Tormek will offer complimentary sharpening for up to two knives per guest.
St. Paul: Cooks of Crocus Hill
On Wednesday, October 28 from 6:00–8:00 PM, Accettola will lead a demonstration class at Cooks of Crocus Hill in St. Paul. The class is priced at $125 and focuses on recipes and stories from the new cookbook.
Official event information and registration.
Minneapolis: American Swedish Institute
The tour continues at the American Swedish Institute on Thursday, October 29. A hands-on workshop runs from 2:00–4:00 PM and costs $95, or $85 for ASI members. An evening book talk follows from 6:30–8:00 PM, with a Q&A and book signing.
Official workshop information and ASI event calendar.
The tour offers several different ways to experience the book, from a formal cooking demonstration to hands-on workshops and relaxed author conversations.
