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Scotts Valley, California!

Friday-Sunday, October 6-8, 2017

Paleo For The Holidays @ 1440 Multiversity (800 Bethany Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066)

Program Description:

People, parties, dinners, and cookies galore—how do you keep your sanity and stay healthy during the most festive (and hectic) time of year?

Clean-eating your way through November and December is easier than you think. Join me and my BFF, Diana Rodgers, RD, LDN, NTP—trusted voices in mindful eating, real food, and sustainable living—for tips and tricks on how to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your health and happiness.

Through lecture, interactive Q&A, and hands-on cooking demos, you’ll learn:

To prepare tasty, simple, and shareable paleo holiday appetizers, mocktails, and desserts
How to get (and stay) in the right mindset for tackling the holidays with friends and family
How to be paleo-flexible during the holidays while still setting limits
What to do after the holidays to stay or get back on track.

You don’t need to call yourself paleo to enjoy this low-stress approach to healthy eating. Leave with crowd-pleasing recipes and practical tools to thrive during an otherwise crazy time of year.

Beaverton, Oregon!

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~BOOK LAUNCH! Author talk & book signing @ Powell’s Books At Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005)~~

Join us in Beaverton on August 1—the publication date of Ready or Not! Our whole family is thrilled to be kicking off our book tour at Powell’s, which isn’t just one of my favorite independent bookstores in the world—it’s high on my list of favorite places PERIOD. In celebration of our book launch, we’ll be handing out some pretty sweet swag, so don’t miss out!

(Couldn’t make it to the Beaverton signing? Don’t worry—we’ll be back for another book signing in Portland on September 3 at Departure Restaurant + Lounge! Scroll down for more info about that dinner event!)

Ready or Not! by Michelle Tam & Henry Fong https://nomnompaleo.com

Seattle, Washington!

Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – 6:30 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Book Larder (4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103)~~

We love Book Larder! It’s everything a cookbook-centric shop should be: Cozy, colorful, and staffed by the nicest folks ever. The last time we did a book signing here, we had an awesome turnout—even though it was Super Bowl Sunday and the Seahawks were playing. Thank you, Seattle-area Nomsters!

Note: This is a ticketed event! For $35, you’ll not only get a copy of the book that we’ll sign and personalize, we’ll also treat you to something to eat from the book, an intimate author talk and Q&A with our whole family, and exclusive Nom Nom Paleo swag! We love and support Book Larder, and respect its policy on only signing copies purchased at the store. Go purchase tickets by hitting this button:

Lake Forest Park, Washington!

Thursday, August 3, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Third Place Books (17171 Bothell Way NE, #A101 Lake Forest Park WA 98155)~~

Third Place Books is a wonderful, community-oriented independent bookstore, and I can’t wait to see you at its original store in Lake Forest Park, about 40 minutes north of downtown Seattle. Henry and the kids will be there with me to answer your questions and sign books—and we’ll be bringing Nom Nom Paleo freebies to give out, too! Come join us!

Denver, Colorado!

Saturday, August 5, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Tattered Cover on Colfax Avenue (2526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206)~~

Can’t wait to be back in Colorado—and this time, with the kids in tow! We’re so happy to get a chance to meet you and sign books at Tattered Cover, one of the largest independent bookstores in the country. And yes, we’ll bring plenty of stickers and pins and other fun gifts to hand out, too!

Edina, Minnesota!

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Barnes & Noble Edina (3230 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435)~~

I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO MINNESOTA BEFORE! After fielding a bunch of requests to come to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, I just had to add it to my list of tour stops. I can’t wait to visit, and to meet you—and I’ll be bringing the rest of my family, too!

Skokie, Illinois!

Thursday, August 10, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Barnes & Noble – Old Orchard (55 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL 60077)~~

~~Skokie! I love you!~~

This will be the first of my two Chicago-area events, and I’m looking forward to seeing you! Henry and I are excited to answer your burning questions, and I’ll have Nom Nom Paleo swag with me (don’t worry—I’ll make kids lug it around), so be there or be square!

Chicago, Illinois!

Friday, August 11, 2017 – 6:30 p.m.

~~Author talk, book signing, & Paleo nibbles @ Read It & Eat (2142 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614)~~

Chicago’s Read It & Eat is an intimate, one-of-a-kind culinary bookstore in Lincoln Park, and we’re thrilled that the shop is hosting our Ready or Not! tasting, talk, and signing! Snacks from our book will be served, and our whole family (including Henry and our boys) will be on hand to meet you, answer your questions, and scribble all over your books!

Tickets for the tasting, talk and signing are $10. You can pre-order the book for an additional $30.87 (20% discount + sales tax); it will also be available for sale on the day of the event at full price. Click the button below to grab a ticket to this not-to-be-missed event!

Toronto, Ontario!

Sunday, August 13, 2017 – 2:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Indigo – Yonge & Eglinton (2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4)~~

MY FIRST-EVER CANADIAN BOOK SIGNING! The last time I was in Toronto, I was thirteen years old, which means I haven’t been to Toronto for thirty (!) years. Can’t wait to be back, and to meet you in person!

~~(The kids have to get back to school, so sadly, Henry, Owen, and Ollie won’t be with me in Toronto. But that just means more of me to go around!)~~

Toronto!

New York, New York!

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 – 6:30 p.m.

~~Author talk, Paleo dinner, & book signing @ Hu Kitchen – Upper East Side (1536 Third Avenue @ 86th Street, New York, NY 10128)~~

~~Yahoo! I can’t wait to return to Hu Kitchen to chat and dine with you guys! This time I’m having an exclusive reception at Hu Kitchen’s Upper East Side Event Space!~~

~~Tickets for this event are $60 and include a copy of Ready or Not! and a fabulous Paleo dinner by Hu Kitchen.~~

**Please note: space for this event is limited, and we anticipate that it will sell out quickly. If you plan to attend, purchase your ticket today!

New York, New York!

Thursday, August 17, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ The Strand Bookstore (828 Broadway @ 12th Street, New York, NY 10003)~~

Eek! I’m so excited and honored to be doing a talk at my favorite independent bookstore in NYC! The event will be in the Strand’s Rare Book Room, located on the 3rd floor of the store. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis, so don’t miss out!

~~Already have a copy of our cookbook? For the price of admission ($15), you’ll get a $15 gift card to the Strand—which effectively means the price of admission is zero!~~

If you don’t have Ready or Not! yet, you can buy a copy at the Strand, and you’ll automatically gain admission to this event AND I’ll personalize your book! Admission and the signed copy/gift card ($15) will only be available for pick-up at the event, so please select “in store pick-up” as your shipping method. You may also purchase admission in the store at the registers, or at the time of the event in the Rare Book Room. I can’t wait to see you there!

McLean, Virginia!

Sunday, August 20, 2017 – 1:00 p.m.

Author talk & book signing @ Barnes & Noble – Tysons Corner Mall (7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean, VA 22102)

DC-area Nomsters: It’s been a while since I saw you, so come to Tysons Corner and spend a Sunday afternoon with me! No car? Just hop on the Metro Silver Line—I’ll be waiting at the Barnes & Noble with a bag o’ swag and a Sharpie to scribble all over your books!

Tysons Corner!

Atlanta, Georgia!

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

Author talk & book signing @ Barnes & Noble – Buckhead (2900 Peachtree Road NE Suite 310, Atlanta, GA 30305)

Whew! It took a bit of effort, but I finally got a bookstore in Atlanta to agree to host a signing, and I’m ecstatic about it! I know there’s a contingent of Nom Nom Paleo readers in the area, and I’m itching to come back to Atlanta to see you guys. And as always, I’ll bring stickers, magnets, and other fun stuff to hand out!

Atlanta!

Dallas, Texas!

Thursday, August 24, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Barnes & Noble Lincoln Park (7700 West Northwest Hwy, Ste. 300, Dallas, TX 75225)~~

The last time I visited Dallas (three years ago!), I did a signing at the Barnes & Noble in Lincoln Park, and raved about the experience to Henry. The store is as big as Texas, and the staff is lovely—I can’t wait to be back!

Dallas!

Austin, Texas!

Friday, August 25, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk, book signing, & Paleo nibbles hosted by Edible Austin @ Book People (603 N. Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78703)~~

Just about every time I come to Austin, I find myself camped out in the cookbook section on the first floor of Book People, poring over the store’s incredible selection of recipe books. I’m sure that this time will be no different—only I’ll wait to do it after I’ve had a chance to meet you and gab! At this Edible Austin sponsored event, you’ll also enjoy tastings provided by 44 Farms and Lox, Box & Barrel, and butter-coffee drinks by Picnik!

Please note that Book People’s policy asks that you purchase Ready or Not! from the store to get it signed. Of course, if you already bought a copy elsewhere, I’ll happily sign your extra copy, provided you also respect the wishes of our super-generous host by buying a copy (or three!) of our book from Book People. Thank you for supporting Austin’s own independent bookstore!

Book People!

Houston, Texas!

Saturday, August 26, 2017 – 1:00 p.m.

~~Book signing @ Blue Willow Bookshop (14532 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079)~~

Blue Willow Bookshop is awesome—they provided books for my previous visit to Houston back in 2013, and they’ve graciously offered to host a signing for Ready or Not! Please note that Blue Willow Bookshop’s policy asks that you purchase Ready or Not! from the store to get it signed. Of course, if you already bought a copy elsewhere, I’ll happily sign your extra copy, provided you also respect the wishes of our super-generous host by buying a copy (or three!) of our book from Blue Willow Bookshop. You can get more information about the event here. Thank you for supporting West Houston’s neighborhood bookshop!

Dear loyal Houston Nomsters,

After much hand wringing and careful deliberation, I’ve decided to cancel my Saturday book signing at Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston. With Hurricane Harvey wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast this weekend, I think everyone will be safer staying at home. I really wish the weather was better, but you can’t fight Mother Nature under these circumstances.

Luckily, I had the foresight to send lots of exclusive Nom Nom Paleo swag to the Blue Willow Bookshop so everyone who purchased a Ready or Not! cookbook from the store will get something fun for free! Please contact Blue Willow Bookshop at (281) 497-8675 to get your copies and swag! Thank you so much for your understanding! I’ll make sure to come visit again soon!

STAY SAFE, HOUSTON!

Warmly, Michelle

San Francisco, California!

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Book Passage (Ferry Building, #1, San Francisco, CA 94111)~~

For years, Henry worked across the street from the Ferry Building, and spent countless lunch hours perusing the books (and probably annoying the staff) at Book Passage. I still have fond memories of our kids happily picking out books from the children’s section—and of our first book displayed on the cookbook table in the corner! This will be our first Bay Area signing for Ready or Not!, so we hope you’ll join us!

BUT…if you can’t join us in San Francisco, keep scrolling down—I have other Bay Area events (Berkeley, Fremont, Palo Alto, etc.) scheduled, too!

Book Passage Ferry Building

Los Angeles, California!

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Barnes & Noble – The Grove (189 The Grove Drive Suite K 30, Los Angeles, CA 90036)~~

My first of L.A.-area tour stops will be at The Grove, so I’m hoping I can entice some of you shoppers to come spend some time with me! (Confession: I’m a die-hard reader of celebrity gossip magazines, so before and after my signing, I’m hoping to get an opportunity to do some surreptitious star sightings, too!)

~~A wristband will be issued on a first come, first serve basis to customers who purchase Ready or Not from Barnes & Noble at The Grove beginning August 30th at 9am~~
~~• Limit 1 wristband per book~~
~~For more information contact Barnes & Noble at The Grove at (323) 525-0270~~

The Grove!

Pasadena, California!

Thursday, August 31, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Vroman’s Bookstore (695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101)~~

Hello, sunny Pasadena—can’t wait to be back in your neck of the woods! To get your book signed, Vroman’s asks that you buy at least one copy of our book from Vroman’s—but for each purchased copy, you may bring up to three copies from home to be signed. (Save your Vroman’s receipt; it’ll be checked when you enter the signing line!) Thanks for supporting Vroman’s, Southern California’s oldest and largest independent bookstore!

Vroman's!

Nom Nom Paleo Dinner at Departure! https://nomnompaleo.com/events

Portland, Oregon!

Sunday, September 3, 2017 – 4:30 p.m. (Meet ’n Greet); 6:30 p.m. (Dinner)

~~Family meet ’n greet & Nom Nom Paleo dinner @ Departure Restaurant + Lounge (525 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204)~~

Join our family and Chef Gregory Gourdet at my favorite Portland restaurant, Departure Restaurant + Lounge, as we celebrate the release of Ready Or Not! We’ll host a Meet and Greet with the family on the restaurant’s West Deck from 4:30PM to 6PM, complete with book signing, a drink, and tasty bites. The evening continues from 6:30PM to 9PM with a 5 course menu featuring Departure’s favorite summer dishes. All of the food will be Paleo friendly!

Make an evening of it with us—just call 503-802-4642 to book your reservation now. Tickets can be sold separately to the Meet ’n Greet and the Dinner, or together. (Update on 8/31/17: The event was sold out, but 3 more spots just opened up! Call quickly and nab ’em!)

~~Ready Or Not! Cookbook Launch Dinner Menu:~~

~~Cauliflower & Asparagus Salad~~
~~ramp, coconut cream, saffron, garam masala~~

~~Spicy Seafood Curry Broth~~
~~halibut, scallop, shrimp, turmeric, lime, dill~~

Black Pepper Chicken
red chili, tamarind, lime

~~Wok Fired Long Beans~~
~~red curry, crispy shallot~~

~~Burnt Coconut Pudding~~
~~cherry, Thai basil ice~~

~~$70 per person~~

~~Nom Nom Paleo Meet & Greet Menu:~~

~~Grilled Shrimp~~
~~lemongrass, chili, makrut lime~~

~~Beef Skirt Steak Skewer~~
~~black sesame~~

~~Choice of red or white wine, a non alcoholic beverage or a special Ready Or Not! cocktail.~~

~~$25 per person~~

Departure Dinner!

Berkeley, California!

Friday, September 08, 2017 – 5:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Berkeley (1025 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA 94710)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market in Berkeley on Gilman!~~

RSVP for your chance to win a signed copy of Ready or Not!,a basket of my favorite Whole Foods Market products and a Whole Foods Market gift card. Prize valued at $500.

Berkeley!

Fremont, California!

Saturday, September 09, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Fremont (3111 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market in Fremont!~~

RSVP for your chance to win a signed copy of Ready or Not!,a basket of my favorite Whole Foods Market products and a Whole Foods Market gift card. Prize valued at $500.

Fremont!

San Diego, California!

Sunday, September 10, 2017 – 2:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Hillcrest (711 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market Hillcrest! You’ll get to sample light bites from Ready or Not! and snag exclusive Nom Nom Paleo swag while supplies last!~~

San Diego!

Palo Alto, California!

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 – 7:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Books Inc. (74 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, CA 94301)~~

~~Our hometown bookstore! Come hang out with our whole family at Town & Country! We’ll talk for a bit about Ready or Not!, answer your burning questions, and give away plenty of awesome swag, too!~~

Palo Alto!

Fresno, California!

Saturday, September 16, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Fresno (650 W. Shaw, Fresno, CA 93704)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market in Fresno!~~

RSVP for your chance to win a signed copy of Ready or Not!,a basket of my favorite Whole Foods Market products and a Whole Foods Market gift card. Prize valued at $500.

Fresno!

Phoenix, Arizona!

Sunday, September 17, 2017 – 2:00 p.m.

Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Scottsdale (7111 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85054)

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market Scottsdale! You’ll get to sample light bites from Ready or Not! and snag exclusive Nom Nom Paleo swag while supplies last!~~

Phoenix!

Sacramento, California!

Saturday, September 23, 2017 – 1:15 p.m.

~~Cooking demo and book signing @ Farm-to-Fork Festival (Capitol Mall Greens, Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814)~~

~~Come see my cooking demo and get your books signed at the Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento! Admission is FREE!~~

RSVP for your chance to win a signed copy of Ready or Not!,a basket of my favorite Whole Foods Market products and a Whole Foods Market gift card. Prize valued at $500.

Farm to Fork!

Sacramento, California!

Sunday, September 24, 2017 – 1:30 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Sacramento Arden (4315 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95864)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market in Sacramento!~~

RSVP for your chance to win a signed copy of Ready or Not!,a basket of my favorite Whole Foods Market products and a Whole Foods Market gift card. Prize valued at $500.

Sacramento!

Reno, Nevada!

Monday, September 25, 2017 – 5:00 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Reno (6139 S. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89502)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market in Reno!~~

RSVP for your chance to win a signed copy of Ready or Not!,a basket of my favorite Whole Foods Market products and a Whole Foods Market gift card. Prize valued at $500.

Reno!

Scotts Valley, California!

Friday-Sunday, October 6-8, 2017

~~The Paleo Experience @ 1440 Multiversity (800 Bethany Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066)~~

~~Program Description:~~

One of the biggest health challenges today is that we have forgotten how to nourish ourselves. Many of us are unsure how to give our body what it needs for vitality, disconnected from the joy of preparing meals, and so rushed that we barely taste the flavors of our food. And all of this has an impact on our health and overall well-being.

~~Harvard-trained physician Akil Palanisamy, MD, author of The Paleovedic Diet, and Michelle Tam, New York Times best-selling author of Nom Nom Paleo, are joining forces to change that.~~

This weekend, these two experts combine the holistic principles of Ayurveda—one of the oldest systems of health on the planet—with the theory and practice of the Paleo diet. Their goal is to inspire you to return to the kitchen and savor the pleasures of cooking and eating, positively contributing to your well-being.

~~Through lecture, question and answer sessions, and cooking demonstrations, you will learn:~~

~~The key concepts behind the Paleo diet~~
~~How to personalize the Paleo diet using principles of Ayurvedic medicine through the Paleovedic approach~~
~~Basic supplements to add while following the Paleo guidelines~~
~~Creative recipes that delight the taste buds and are family friendly.~~

~~Come get educated, inspired, and nourished and return home with newfound excitement and a roadmap for self-care for using food as medicine.~~

San Francisco, CA!

Saturday, October 14, 2017 – 9:30 a.m.

~~Panelist @ Cherry Bombe Jubilee (Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA)~~

~~I’ll be on a panel at the inaugural Cherry Bombe Jubilee in San Francisco!~~

New York City (Tribeca), New York!

Friday, October 20, 2017 – 5:30 p.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Tribeca (270 Greenwich Street, New NY 10007)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market in Tribeca! I’ll be signing cookbooks and handing out free Nom Nom Paleo swag while supples last!~~

~~By RSVPing to this event, you will be entering to win a Nom Nom Paleo Prize Pack featuring fun swag, a copy of our new book “Ready Or Not” and a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card!~~

Paramus, New Jersey!

Saturday, October 21, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Paramus (300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ 07652)~~

~~Come see Henry and me at the Whole Foods Market in Paramus! We’ll be signing cookbooks and handing out free Nom Nom Paleo swag while supples last!~~

~~By RSVPing to this event, you will be entering to win a Nom Nom Paleo Prize Pack featuring fun swag, a copy of our new book “Ready Or Not” and a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card!~~

Millburn-Union, New Jersey!

Sunday, October 22, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Millburn-Union (2245 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ 07088)~~

~~Come see Henry and me at the Whole Foods Market in Millburn-Union! We’ll be signing cookbooks and handing out free Nom Nom Paleo swag while supples last!~~

~~By RSVPing to this event, you will be entering to win a Nom Nom Paleo Prize Pack featuring fun swag, a copy of our new book “Ready Or Not” and a $100 Whole Foods Market gift card!~~

DEDHAM, MASSACHUSETTS!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 – 5:00 P.M.

~~Author talk & book signing @ Whole Foods Market Dedham (300 Legacy Place Dedham, MA 02026)~~

~~Come see me at the Whole Foods Market in Dedham!~~

I’ll be signing cookbooks and handing out free Nom Nom Paleo swag while supples last! Please RSVP by clicking on the red button below. Once you’re on the Evenbrite page, click on the REGISTER button (or the TICKETS button on mobile) to choose the correct location!