Joan Travels to Israel

Monday, May 14, 2012 - May 21, 2012

Joan Speaks at Temple Isaiah

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Venue: Temple Isaiah
Lexington, MA

Past Events

Rancho La Puerta Spa and Resort

January 30, 2010 - February 06, 2010

Venue: Rancho La Puerta Spa and Resort

Teaching and Speaking Engagement

Congregation Gates of Heaven’s Jewish Food Festival

March 21, 2010 7:00 pm

Venue: Congregation Gates of Heaven's Jewish Food Festival
Schenectady, NY

Challah Baking with Joan Nathan

August 06, 2010 10:00 am

Venue: Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center
Vineyard Haven, MA

It's hands on for all participants to raise money for the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center. Bring your bowls, measuring spoons, measuring cups, baking sheet and a towel and learn how to mix and braid the dough for the traditional Jewish Sabbath loaves you will take home. Cost is a $50 donation to the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center. To reserve a place in the class, call the office- 508-693-0745.

Paris in New York Literary Festival

October 17, 2010 11:00 am

Venue: Starlight Loft of the Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Joan Nathan discusses her new book, "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France".

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in St. Paul, Minnesota

October 19, 2010 11:30 am

Venue: Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area
St. Paul, Minnesota

Joan Nathan presents "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France"!

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Buffalo, NY!

October 21, 2010 7:30 pm

Venue: Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Joan presents "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" to the Buffalo region!

Book Signing in Rochester, NY

October 22, 2010 4:58 pm

Venue: The JCC of Greater Rochester
Rochester, NY

"Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" is coming to Rochester, NY! Be among the first to get the book and meet the author!

Book Signing in Bridgewater, NJ!

October 24, 2010 1:00 pm

Venue: Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC
Bridgewater, NJ

"Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" comes to Bridgewater, NJ! Be among the first to purchase the book and have it signed.

On Sale! “Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France”

October 26, 2010

Venue: On Sale Everywhere!

The book you've been waiting for is finally on-sale everywhere!

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” at Gary’s Wine & Market Place!

October 27, 2010 6:00 pm

Venue: Gary's Wine & Marketplace
Wayne, NJ

Come and meet award winning Jewish Cookbook author Joan Nathan. Joan will be coming to Gary’s Wine & Marketplace of Wayne to sign her new book Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous. A great addition to any kitchen library, as well as being a wonderful holiday gift. We will be opening wines for tasting and sampling cheeses. Please join us for this special event.

Cooking Demo at Shadyside Market District in Pittsburgh, PA!

October 28, 2010 6:00 pm

Venue: Giant Eagle, Shadyside Market District
Pittsburgh, PA

Joan Nathan will be doing a cooking demo of five recipes from Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France. Come meet the author and cook and taste some delicious dishes!

Joan Nathan at Zingerman’s Deli Next Door in Ann Arbor

November 01, 2010 5:00 pm

Venue: Zingerman’s Deli Next Door
422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI

Join Joan for a casual meet-and-greet and booksigning.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Ann Arbor, Michigan

November 01, 2010 7:30 pm

Venue: Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan

"Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" comes to Ann Arbor! Be among the first to purchase the book and have it signed.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Detroit

November 02, 2010

Venue: JCC of Metro Detroit
Detroit, MI

Purchase "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" and have it signed by Joan!

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Dallas!

November 03, 2010 12:00 pm

Venue: JCC of Dallas
Dallas, Texas

Welcome Joan and her new book to Dallas!

Joan Nathan at Georgetown, University

November 04, 2010 6:00 pm

Venue: Georgetown University, Program for Jewish Civilization, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Washington, DC

Join Joan at Georgetown University. Free and open to the public.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Arizona!

November 05, 2010 11:30 am

Venue: Valley of the Sun JCC
Scottsdale, AZ

"Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" is coming to Scottsdale, AZ. Come out to meet Joan Nathan!

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Rockville, MD

November 07, 2010 11:00 am

Venue: JCC of Greater Washington
Rockville, MD

Welcome Joan home to Washington with this appearence at the JCC of Greater Washington!

Author Talk and Book Signing for “Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” at Politics and Prose

November 07, 2010 4:00 pm

Venue: Politics and Prose
Washington, DC

Joan Nathan will speak on her new book, "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France". The author will be signing books following the talk.

Bank of America 21st Festival of Arts, Books and Culture

November 08, 2010 6:00 pm

Venue: Katz JCC
1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Joan Nathan will be speaking about "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" followed by a Q&A and book signing.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” at St. Louis Jewish Book Festival!

November 09, 2010 12:00 pm

Venue: St. Louis Jewish Community Center
St. Louis, MIssouri

Celebrate "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" with Joan in St. Louis!

Joan Nathan at the New York Produce Show and Conference

November 10, 2010

Venue:
New York, NY

Joan Nathan will speak and give a cooking demo at the New York Produce Show and Conference.

Macy’s, De Gustibus Cooking Series with Joan Nathan

November 11, 2010 12:00 pm

Venue: Macy's
New York, NY

Joan Nathan presents to the Culinary Historians of New York

November 11, 2010 5:30 pm

Venue: Museum of Jewish Heritage
New York, NY

Cooking Demo at Kingsdale Market District in Columbus, OH!

November 12, 2010 4:00 pm

Venue: Giant Eagle Kingsdale Market District
Columbus, OH

Join Joan Nathan as she demos several recipes from Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France! Meet, greet and taste!

First Person Arts Festival

November 13, 2010 11:00 am

Venue: Painted Bride Arts Center
Philadelphia, PA

Joan Nathan discusses her new book, "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France".

Food catered by Argan Moroccan Cuisine, Hershel’s East Side Deli and Zahav.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” at Austin Jewish Book Fair!

November 14, 2010 9:00 am

Venue: Dell Jewish Community Campus
Austin, Texas

"Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" comes to Austin!

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Davie, Florida!

November 16, 2010 6:30 pm

Venue: David Posnack JCC
Davie, Florida

"Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" comes to Davie, Florida with author Joan Nathan!

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Sarasota!

November 17, 2010 10:30 am

Venue: Hyatt Hotel
Sarasota, FL

Join Joan for a luncheon, lecture and Q&A sponsored by Sarasota Magazine!

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Sarasota!

November 17, 2010 10:30 am

Venue: The Flanzer JCC
Sarasota, FL

Joan Nathan brings her new book to Sarasota, FL!

Luncheon at Everest Restaurant in Chicago featuring Joan’s cuisine!

November 18, 2010 10:30 am

Venue: Everest Restaurant
Chicago, IL

The event will be hosted by World Renowned Chef Joho and will be held at Everest from 11:30-1:30pm. Proceeds from the luncheon go to Spertus, Chicago's Center for Jewish Learning and Culture. Reservations can be made by calling 312.663.8920.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Chicago!

November 18, 2010 6:30 pm

Venue: Congregation Beth Shalom
3433 Walters in Northbrook, Illinois 60062

Join Joan in Northbrook, IL for a book talk and signing. This is sure to be a fantastic event. Please call 847-498-4100 for reservations and more information.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” at Miami Book Fair!

November 20, 2010 3:00 pm

Venue: Dade College, Wolfson Campus
Miami, FL, 300 NE Second Ave, Pavilion B

Joan will be paired with Jack Bishop of America’s Test Kitchen and Linda Gassenheimer (food critic on Miami’s NPR station and at the Miami Herald) to speak, sign and take questions.

French Food! Great Authors! Featuring Quiches, Kugels and Couscous

November 20, 2010 7:00 pm

Venue: Bnai Keshet Synagogue
99 South Fullerton Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042

The BK Book Festival is back!

Follow your nose to the buttery warm aromas of French cooking. For the first hour local chefs will be passing around treats made from Joan Nathan's newest cookbook, QUICHES, KUGELS, AND COUSCOUS: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France. Joan will not be present at this event, but her recipes and inspiration will be!

Then let your eyes devour tables stocked with great books from our beloved independent, Watchung Booksellers. Browse, nosh, enjoy.

Then hear readings by two terrific authors:

Frederick Reiken, the author of LOST LEGENDS OF NEW JERSEY will read from his amazing novel DAY FOR NIGHT. NPR interviewer Scott Simon said: "Reiken's new novel...reminds us how seemingly unrelated lives can all come together in the net of a master storyteller."

Joining him will be one of the most talked-about debut writers of the year, Ghita Schwarz, whose DISPLACED PERSONS will mesmerise you. Publisher's Weekly called it, "Poignant and sharp, this engrosing first novel takes a first-person look at a time and a people defined by deep inner strength."

The Festival continues on Sunday with Israeli Journalist Liel Liebovitz at 9:45, and middle grade author Donna Gephart at 10:45. And we'll be joining forces with the Interfaith Alternative Gift Fair starting at 11:30. Look for separate evites and publicity on these events!

RSVP to (973) 746-4889

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in New Orleans!

November 21, 2010 9:00 am

Venue: New Orleans JCC
New Orleans, LA

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Virginia Beach!

November 22, 2010 6:30 pm

Venue: Marilyn and Marvin Simon Family JCC
Virginia Beach, VA

Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous at Hebrew College in Boston!

November 29, 2010 7:00 pm

Venue: Hebrew College
160 Herrick Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Joan Nathan at the Alliance Francaise of Boston

November 30, 2010 6:30 pm

Venue: Alliance Francaise of Boston
53 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116

Joan Nathan will present Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France!

Book Party at the Alliance Francaise de Washington

December 01, 2010

Venue: Alliance Française de Washington
2142 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

This is a private event.

Lunch and Talk with Joan Nathan at the Hayes Street Grill

December 07, 2010 12:00 pm

Venue: Hayes Street Grill
San Francisco, CA

Join Joan for a lunch and discussion sponsored by the JCC of San Francisco.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Piedmont, CA!

December 07, 2010 7:00 pm

Venue: Kehilla Community Synagogue
1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94610

Joan will speak about her new book.

Dinner at Chez Panisse!

December 07, 2010 8:45 pm

Venue: Chez Panisse
Berkeley, CA

Enjoy a fabulous evening in Joan's honor at Chez Panisse. Make reservations by calling: (510) 548-5525.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Palo Alto!

December 08, 2010 8:00 pm

Venue: Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
Palo Alto, CA

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Orange County!

December 09, 2010 12:00 am

Venue: Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
Irvine, CA

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Tiburon, CA!

December 11, 2010 8:00 pm

Venue: Congregation Kol Shofar
240 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon CA 94920

Join Joan for a talk about her exciting new book!

Hadassah Brunch in Berkeley, CA

December 12, 2010 11:00 am

Venue: Hillel Berkeley
2736 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

Berkeley Hadassah proudly presents world renowned Jewish cookbook author Joan Nathan. Brunch will feature selected recipes from

Joan's newest book: Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France. Taste her foods

and delight in her stories. Joan will sign copies of her newest cookbook.

$36/person/brunch

$36/book at event

$35/book online purchase

Pre-purchase book online now and save.

Reservations and book pre-purchase can be made online:

www.berkeleyhadassah.org

Pre purchased book orders will be available for pick up on date of event.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” at the Library of Congress!

December 13, 2010 11:00 am

Venue: Pickford Theater, Library of Congress
Independence Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets, Madison Building, Washington, DC

Joan is coming home to Washington to celebrate her new book at the Library of Congress!

Eddie Benaim of Bezu Restaurant invites you to a dinner inspired by Quiches, Kugels and Couscous

December 14, 2010 7:00 pm

Venue: Bezu
9812 Falls Rd., at River Road, Potomac, MD

Eddie Benaim of Bezu Restaurant invites you to join Joan Nathan and Chef Francis Layrle for a menu celebrating Nathan's lasted book, Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France.

Five course menu inspired by Quiches, Kugels and Couscous, $55 (not including drinks and service).

Reservations Required. Please call 301 299 3000 to reserve or for more information.

Books will be on sale during the evening.

Association for Jewish Studies Roundtable on Jews and Food

December 20, 2010 1:00 pm

Venue: The Westin Copley Place
Boston, MA

Joan will be speaking on the cycle of the year and it's intersection with Jewish holidays, Jewish food and contemporary issues of sustainability. She will be utilizing seasonality and ancient texts as guides toward developing a framework within which to relate to Jewish food today.

Dinner at Petit Rouge Bistro, Miami, FL- MENU POSTED!

January 10, 2011

Venue: Petite Rouge Bistro
12409 Biscayne Blvd, N. Miami, FL

Join Joan Nathan for a spectacular dinner featuring recipes from her new book! Book is included in the ticket price.

There will be two seatings. Reservations required: 305-892-7676.

MENU:

Amuse

buckwheat blini with smoked salmon and crème fraiche

First course

Algerian swiss chard bestels with

lentil salad tossed in mustard vinaigrette

Second course

fennel salad with celery, cucumber, lemon and pomegranate

Main course choice of:

Provencal lamb with garlic and olives

Gratin dauphinois

veal tongue with capers and cornichons

pommes de terre sarladaise

Moroccan tagine of chicken with prunes, apricots and almonds

Couscous

Dorade royal / sea bream with preserved lemon, tamarind, ginger (for 2 persons)

Saffron rice

Dessert Choice of:

Valrohna chocolate almond cake

Figs gratinee

Mignardise

French macaroons and chocolate truffles

WIZO Florida Brunch in Coral Cables. A Spectacular Tasting Event.

January 11, 2011 9:30 am

Venue: Private Home.
Coral Gables, FL

WIZO Florida Membership Drive: A Spectacular Tasting Event with Special Guest

Speaker Joan Nathan. Event being held at a private home. Please call Raquel for more information and reservations: 305-935-5004.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Coral Gables, FL!

January 11, 2011 7:00 pm

Venue: Books and Books
265 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, Fl 33134

Joan will talk about her new book followed by a Q&A.

Joan Speaks at College of Charleston

January 16, 2011 10:00 am

Venue: Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program
Charleston, NC

Joan Nathan will take us into kitchens of Paris, Alsace, and the Loire Valley to discuss quiches, kugels and couscous; she visits the bustling Belleville market in Little Tunis in Paris; she breaks bread around the observation of Shabbat and the celebration of special holidays. Now she gives us the fruits of her search for Jewish cooking in France, kosher recipes and the often moving stories behind them, interlaced with the tumultuous two-thousand-year history of the Jewish presence in France.

Saturday Night Sips!

January 22, 2011 6:00 pm

Venue: Private Home
Washington, DC

Saturday Night Sips is a cocktail reception with JOSE ANDRES, ALICE WATERS AND JOAN NATHAN, celebrating the role young people play in fighting hunger both locally and nationally. The event will have tastes from the area's hottest young chefs, specialty drinks created by DC mixologists adn wince tastings by Le Baccanti and speakers from Martha's Table and DC Central Kitchen.

Join your community in celebrating health and nutrition while combating hunger and poverty in DC. Saturday Night Sips will be located at 1609 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009. Here we will feature several rooms showcasing young local chef's.

Sunday Night Suppers!

January 23, 2011 7:00 pm

Venue: Various Locations
Washington, DC

TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 3rd

Jose Andres, Joan Nathan and Alice Waters invite you to join one of fifteen intimate dinners. Each dinner will host two renowned chefs to entertain 20 guests in Washington, DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia homes, all to benefit Martha's Table and DC Central Kitchen. Savor the rich winter bounty of the East Coast from the Nation's hottest chefs and discuss nourishing the health, economy and environment of our nation's capital through a focus on food.

“Quiches, Kugels and Couscous” in Boston!

January 30, 2011 5:30 pm

Venue: New Center for Arts and Culture
18 Tremont Street, Suite 310, Boston, MA 02108

Joan Nathan presents her new book. Event to be followed by

hors d'oeuvres and booksigning.

Dinner at Lumiere in Boston!

January 31, 2011 9:30 am

Venue: Lumiere
Newton, MA

A special North African themed dinner in honor of "Quiches, Kugels and Couscous". Please call 617 244 9199 for full details and reservations.

Cooking Demo, USC Hillel Center

February 09, 2011

Venue: USC Hillel
3300 S. Hoover St., Los Angeles, CA

Joan cooks kugel with Tori Avey (“The Shiksa in the Kitchen”). Time TBA.

Joan Nathan at Rancho La Puerta

February 12, 2011

Venue: Rancho La Puerta
San Diego, CA

Join Joan for her annual residency at Rancho La Puerta. She will speak on the Vast Landscape of American Food as well as French family dinner habits vs. American family dinner habits.

Opening of the Jerusalem International Book Fair

February 20, 2011

Venue: Jerusalem International Convention Center
Jerusalem

Hummus Tour with Yehuda Litani

February 21, 2011

Venue:
Jerusalem

Visit with Ethnic Cooks in Beit Shemesh

February 22, 2011

Venue:
Beit Shemesh

Panel: The Changing Jewish Kitchen - Is Jewish Food Still Jewish Food and What is it?

February 23, 2011 3:00 pm

Venue: Literary Cafe, Jerusalem International Convention Center
Jerusalem

Joan Judges Galilee Restaurant Reviews

February 24, 2011

Venue:
Tel Aviv

Take a Tour of the Negev Food Scene with Joan

February 25, 2011

Visit the Galilee and Tivall Factory with Joan

February 27, 2011

Joan Talks with the Association of American Wives of Europeans in Paris

March 02, 2011 6:45 pm

Venue: Private Home.
240 bis Boulevard St. Germain 75007

For more information call: 331-4549-1470

Walk, Shmooze and Nosh: A Day in the Marais with Joan Nathan

March 03, 2011 11:00 am

Venue: Cafe Marianne
Paris, France

Join Joan for a walk and talk through the Marais in Paris, followed by a lunch at at Cafe Marianne. For reservations: Terrance@paris-expat.com or 06-7098-1368.

Anglo American Press Association Event in Paris

March 03, 2011 6:45 pm

Venue: Private Home.
240 bis Boulevard St. Germain 75007

For more information call: 331-4549-1470

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards

March 03, 2011 10:00 pm

Venue: Theatre Folies Bergère
32 rue Richer 75009 Paris

CJL - Liberal/Reform Jewish Community - Event

March 04, 2011 6:30 pm

Venue: Maayan Center
10-14 rue Moufle, 11th arrondissement - a few minutes from Bastille

For more information call: 01 55 28 83 84

Mouvement Juif Liberal de France

March 05, 2011 10:30 am

Venue: Mouvement Juif Liberal de France
1 rue Gaston de Caillavet, 75015 Paris

For more information call: 01 44 37 48 48

Joan Speaks at the Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area

March 09, 2011 11:00 am

Venue: Westin Mission Hills
71333 Dinah Shore Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Shabbat Service, Author’s Roundtable and Lunch at Temple Sinai

March 12, 2011 9:30 am

Venue: Temple Sinai
Washington, DC

After registration, there will a 9:30 A.M. Shabbat service in the Bet Am. At 10:30
A.M., we will launch a stimulating discussion with three leading women authors. Tara
Sonenshine will moderate. The Roundtable will be followed by a catered lunch and the
chance to meet in small conversation groups with the authors. Participants will be able to
buy the panelists’ books and get them autographed.

The 2011 Roundtable includes:

Dr. Jennifer Natalya Fink, author of The Mikvah Queen and two previous
award- winning novels. Dr. Fink is the winner of the Dana Award and has been
nominated for the Pulitzer, National Jewish Book, and National Book Awards.
The Mikvah Queen is a coming-of-age story set in Ithaca, New York, in the ‘80s.
Ruth Franklin, literary critic and a senior editor at The New Republic. Tablet
magazine named her “one of our most important critics under 40.” Her
provocative book, A Thousand Darknesses: Truth and Lies in Holocaust Fiction,
about the role of memory and imagination in Holocaust literature, has been called
a “towering work of criticism and insight” and a “superb study” of the subject.
Joan Nathan, author of numerous books including Jewish Cooking in America
and The New American Cooking, both of which won a James Beard Award and
the IACP cookbook of the year Award. Her latest book, Quiches, Kugels, and
Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France explores Ms. Nathan’s
decades-long fascination with France and its tumultuous Jewish history.

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS IS SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH.

Your check, which must be received by March 5th is your reservation. Cost is $15.00
per person. Please make your check payable to TSWRJ and mail to Catherine Ribnick,
4600 Connecticut Avenue, NW, #319, Washington, DC 20008. Or you may use the
Temple’s website and register on EventBrite. Lunch choices are: Tuna, Chicken, or
Vegetarian. Please include your meal choice on your check. If using EventBrite please
select a meal option as well.

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Joan is a featured guest at Adat Shalom’s Candlelight Conversations

March 12, 2011 7:00 pm

Venue: Private home
2100 11th St NW, Apt. 108 Washington, DC 20001

Joan Nathan at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, DC

March 13, 2011 10:00 am

Venue: Adas Israel
Washington, DC

Join Joan for a book talk at her home congregation.

Joan Judges for the Makes-Me-Wanna-Shout Coconut Cake Challenge

March 19, 2011 2:00 pm

Venue: Miriam's Kitchen
Washington, DC

The Makes-Me-Wanna-Shout Coconut Cake Challenge – aims to be DC's “American Idol” of cakes contests. Presented by Eatonville Restaurant and Church Lady Cake Diaries, the challenge invites amateur bakers from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area to compete for a $500 first prize, have their cake featured on the menu of a premiere Southern food restaurant, and nab the title for “D.C.’s Ultimate Coconut Cake.”

The Makes-Me-Wanna Shout Coconut Cake Challenge will benefit Miriam’s Kitchen, a non-profit organization that provides meals and support services to homeless men and women. In 2010, Miriam’s Kitchen served over 75,000 healthy meals and provided case management services to 3,000 men and women. The coupling of meals and case management services allows Miriam’s Kitchen to serve their guests effectively. This is why Miriam’s Kitchen has been visited by First Lady Michelle Obama and received a Meyer Foundation Exponent Award for their outstanding work in the Washington, DC community.

http://churchladycake.com/

Joan Speaks at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s Annual Pomegranate Event

March 23, 2011 7:00 pm

Venue: Private home
1421 Fallswood Drive Rockville, MD 20854

Register online no later than March 16th at www.shalomdc.org/pomegranate or call 301-348-7343.

Joan Nathan at Porter Square Books

March 25, 2011 6:00 pm

Venue: Porter Square Books
Cambridge, MA

Joan shares excerpts from Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Joan Speaks at Magen David Sephardic Congregation in Rockville, MD

March 27, 2011 12:30 pm

Venue: Magen David Sephardic Congregation
Rockville, MD

Joan Speaks at Temple Beth Rishon

March 30, 2011 7:00 pm

Venue: Temple Beth Rishon
Wyckoff, NJ

Joan at Institute for Culinary Education

March 31, 2011 7:00 pm

Venue: Institute for Culinary Education
New York, NY

Joan will teach a hands on class featuring some of her favorite recipes.

Join Joan for a Book Signing at Dupont FRESHFARM Market

April 03, 2011 10:00 am

Venue: Dupont FRESHFARM Market
20th St. NW between Massachusetts Ave. and Connecticut Ave., in the adjacent parking of PNC bank

On opening day of the Dupont FRESHFARM Market, Joan will sign copies of Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous.

National Alzheimer’s Gala

April 06, 2011

Venue: National Building Museum
440 G Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001

National Alzheimer’s Gala

April 06, 2011

Venue: National Building Museum
Washington, DC

Joan Speaks at the Boston Book Festival Fundraising Dinner

April 14, 2011

Venue: Private home
Cambridge, MA

Joan Speaks at the Smithsonian Craft Show

April 17, 2011 1:30 pm

Venue: Building Museum
Washington, DC

Joan’s Gefilte Fish-In

April 17, 2011

Venue:
Private home

Joan's annual gefilte fish making party. This year we're starting with 16 pounds of fish!

Joan at Dickinson College

April 28, 2011 5:30 pm

Venue: Asbell Center, Dickinson College
262 West High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

Joan will discuss seasonability in cooking and sign books at this even which is free and open to the public.

Joan Nathan at the Mayerson JCC

May 04, 2011

Venue: Mayerson JCC
8499 Ridge Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

2011 James Beard Foundation Awards

May 09, 2011

Venue: Lincoln Center
New York, NY

Joan is a judge for the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards. She will be attending and cheering on many friends.

An Evening with Joan at Murray’s Cheese

May 10, 2011 6:30 pm

Venue: Murray's Cheese
254 Bleecker St. (between 6th & 7th Ave.) New York, NY 10014

Join Joan Nathan for an evening of French wine, cheese, and tastes of cheesy recipes from her latest cookbook, Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France. Joan is the author of ten cookbooks including James Beard & IACP award winner, The New American Cooking.

Joan Speaks at JBF LTD Pop-Up

May 11, 2011 2:30 pm

Venue: James Beard Foundation
Chelsea Market New York, NY

Beard on Books: The Jewish Culinary Diaspora—JBF Award–winning author Joan Nathan discusses her most recent book Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France and the regional variation in Jewish cooking with Israeli food editor Janna Gur, author of The Book of New Israeli Food, and JBF vice president Mitchell Davis, author of The Mensch Chef.

Joan Talks Jewish Cooking at the Jewish Community Center of Sonoma County

May 17, 2011 7:00 pm

Venue: Hotel La Rose
308 Wilson Street in Downtown Santa Rosa

Come and hear award-winning author Joan Nathan as she shares her knowledge and stories of Jewish cooking around the world

Reserve securely by clicking here

$20 per person
Space is limited. Reserve now.

Joan at Omnivore Books

May 18, 2011 6:00 pm

Venue: Omnivore Books
3885a Cesar Chavez Street (at Church Street) San Francisco, CA 94131 415.282.4712

Joan will speak, answer questions, and sign books at this wonderful San Francisco bookstore! Free!

Joan Moderates the Deli Summit

May 19, 2011 6:30 pm

Venue: JCC of the East Bay
1414 Walnut Street Berkeley, CA 94709

Peter Levitt, Saul's Restaurant and Deli, Berkeley

Noah Bernamoff, Mile End Deli, Brooklyn
Ken Gordon, Kenny & Zuke's Deli, Portland
Evan Bloom, Wise Sons Deli, SF pop-up
Moderator: Joan Nathan, Author of ten cookbooks including Jewish Cooking in America and Quiches, Kugels and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France. She is a regular contributor to The New York Times Food Arts Magazine and Tablet Magazine.

The beloved institutions of Jewish Deli continues to disappear.

But a few brave delis are breaking up canons of the dying model.

Saul's Restaurant and Deli in Berkeley is convening these renegades for a Deli Summit. Four very different models.

Saul's owners Karen Adelman and Peter Levitt believe they and their colleagues will benefit from collaboration on a common language. In a culinary genre defined by rigid expectations (yet varied depending on customer), comparison and critique, these delis trailblazing the deli lexicon can gradually give each other points of reference and authority.

What do these departures from the Deli Institution look like on the menu, the plate, in the dining room? What does it mean to thrive as a deli business? This is what the Summit is for: to communicate the mechanics of survival and sustainability to Deli customers around the country, and to celebrate the unique challenges and thrills of running a Jewish Deli.

This is a follow-up to Saul's Referendum on the Jewish Deli Menu. Now with the other delis, Saul's will talk nuts and bolts of their industry.

It's a behind the scenes, chefs-in-the-trenches conversation open to the public.

Tickets available at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170406

Joan Teaches Students from St. Mary’s College to Make Challah

May 21, 2011

Venue: Joan's Home

Joan Speaks at the National Archives

May 25, 2011

Venue: National Archives, McGowan Theater
Washington, DC

Lecture followed by booksigning.

Joan and her Husband, Allan, will be Honored at the YIVO 10th Annual Heritage Dinner

May 26, 2011

Venue: YIVO
New York, NY

Joan Speaks at Zahav Restaurant

June 06, 2011

Venue: Zahav Restaurant
237 St. James Place, Philadelphia, PA