“Truly Texas Mexican—Tacos, Feminism, and Cultural Resistance”
Celebrate the contributions of Native American women and the roots of Mexican food with a special virtual cooking session and conversation with Chef and Food Writer, Adán Medrano. This event comes ahead of his award-winning film, Truly Texas Mexican, which explores the Native American roots and influence of indigenous women in Texas Mexican cuisine.
On March 31, we will be cooking along with Chef Adán Medrano. Register Here, and get the recipes for the Chicano 40 recipe! All those in attendance will be entered to win a Truly Texas Mexican cookbook, or a weekend pass to Su Teatro’s XicanIndie FilmFest (virtual).
Please join us for a plática with chef and filmmakers Adan Medrano, members of the film production crew and women featured in this important documentary film on Thursday, April 1st at 7PM via Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
“A TRULY TEXAS MEXICAN Conversation: Native American roots of Texas Mexican cuisine, feminism and cultural resistance”
This LIVE event will feature clips from the film TRULY TEXAS MEXICAN and be a guided panel discussion examining the themes highlighted in this extraordinary documentary. The evening will begin with a salsa-making demo led by Chef Adán Medrano and progress into an in-depth conversation about the role women and food play in the history, memory and culture of South Texas.
A text chat will be available for viewers to ask questions of the panelists during the LIVESTREAM. There will also be a live Spanish language interpreter during the event.
Panel guests: Chef, Author & Filmmaker, Adán Medrano Retired Associate Professor of Anthropology, Dr. Mario Montaño Voces Unidas Co-Founder & Executive Director, Alex Sánchez Voces Unidas Board Chair, Blanca Uzeta O’Leary
Moderated by:
Voces Unidas Program Coordinator, Jasmin Ramirez
“Truly Texas Mexican – A Roundtable with Chef Adán Medrano about His New Film”
Food! Texas! Travel! Join us for an online conversation about Truly Texas Mexican, a new documentary that traces the indigenous food heritage of the Texas–Mexico borderlands. MFAH Films curator Marian Luntz hosts this members-only roundtable with award-winning chef and filmmaker Adán Medrano. They discuss Mexican cuisine in Texas and the art of moviemaking with author Oscar Cásares and the film’s producer, Virginia Díaz.
Live via Zoom
Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 3 p.m. Central Time
Previous Physical-Digital Events
July, 1, 2020, Online on Zoom 7:00 – 8:00 pm
The Esperanza Peace & Justice Center presents Adán Medrano’s “Don’t Count the Tortillas” (Edited Version)
Live streaming introduction and reflection by Adán Medrano followed by two edited segments from the release of his new book. 1)a stage reading from the chapters on the power of culinary art. Followed by a cooking demonstration with history of the foods.
View via Facebook @ www.facebook.com/esperanzacenter
View via YouTube @ www.youtube.com/user/esperanzacenter
For more information:
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/726223484866643/
Or Call: (210)228-0201
July, 9, 2020, Online on Zoom 12:00 – 1:00 pm
“Cookbooks, Cuisine and Cultura”
Adán Medrano joins a conversation with San Antonio chef Rico Torres of Mixtli and the Consul General of Mexico in San Antonio Rubén Minutti to discuss the cultural bridge food can build between the U.S. and Mexico. Recipes, anecdotes and personal testimonies combine with questions from the online viewers.
The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.
REGISTRATION: https://www.utsa.edu/foodforthought/
July, 21, 2020, Radio Interview on KPFT 90.1, Nuestra Palabra 6:00 – 6:30 pm
“Don’t Count The Tortillas: The Art of Texas Mexican Cooking”
Adán Medrano begins by reading from his recent history and cookbook, “Don’t Count the Tortillas: The Art of Texas Mexican Cooking.” Host Tony Díaz then leads a conversation about Latinx radicalism in publishing with the author explaining how racist histories erase the identity of Native American communities. A Taco Diplomacy trip to Moscow, a military airlift of flour tortillas and other anecdotes dot the delicious food conversation.
September 18, 2020, Online on Zoom 12:00 – 1:00 pm — Houston Botanic Garden Inaugural Lecture and Demo
“Indigenous Cuisine of Texas and the Americas” As part of our first opening season weekend, “Celebrating Latin America,” Adán Medrano – author of the cookbook, “Don’t Count The Tortillas: The Art Of Texas Mexican Cooking” – discusses Texas and Mexican plants and foods, and their Indigenous cultural roots. He also demonstrates how to cook guisado de quelitre (braised amaranth leaves) and chipotle turkey tostadas.
The event is free and open to the public
Video Recorded event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cphHxZZFXEE
“A Conversation about Cuisine and Culture”
Chef Adán Medrano, leader in the culinary arts and international food writer, joins Misty Flores, associate curator at Rienzi, the MFAH house museum for European decorative arts, for a virtual conversation about Mexican American cuisine and culture.
The event is free and open to the public
Video Recorded event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrqEt9d0FXQ
“Fiesta de Noche Buena 2020 Sunday Speaker Series”
Virtual Interactive Cooking Demo with History –Food Kits so you can follow and cook at home.
Registration will be announced
Museum of South Texas History
200 N Closner Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78541
These previously planned IN PERSON 2020 events are cancelled and will be possibly re-booked following the Coronavirus crisis instructions from the various governmental entities, including The United Kingdom
April 30, 2020, Lubbock TX 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Literary Lubbock, Texas Tech University Press
McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center
2521 17th St
Lubbock, Texas
This event benefiting the Grover E. Murray Studies in the American Southwest will feature:
Wine and beer reception
Seated dinner with a menu created by Texas Tech Top Tier Catering with Chef Adán Medrano
Literary program spotlighting Texas Tech University Press books
Signing and visiting with authors and speakers
Tickets $50 each | Sponsorship tables available for $1000
ORDER ONLINE: https://give2tech.ejoinme.org/literarylubbock2020
Or reserve your ticket and sponsorship table by calling 806-742-2982
May 16, 2020, San Antonio, TX 6:00 – 9:00 pm
6th Annual Cactus Blossom Mission Heritage Dinner, to benefit
American Indians In Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions
“A Culinary Tour of Indigenous Texas”
a 5-course dinner prepared by Chef/Author Adán Medrano
Progreso Hall
1306 Guadalupe Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
1-210-227-4940
May 21, 2020, Leeds, United Kingdom 6:00 – 9:00 pm
University of Leeds
Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT
United Kingdom
+44 113 243 1751
May 22, 2020, Leeds, Leeds Indie Food Festival
Cooking Demo, “Indigenous Memory, Identity, Community
At: http://leedsindiefood.co.uk/
Contact: simon@leedsindiefood.co.uk
January 19, 2019 2-4 pm San Antonio, Texas, Briscoe Western Art Museum
“Truly Texas Mexican: History and Flavor Profile of Texas Native Cooking.”
A visual presentation with Cooking Demonstration of Nopalitos (Cactus), Dried Chiles and Corn Masa
NOTE: This is a ticketed event. Spaces are limited and advanced registration is recommended. For more information contact Ryan Badger at rbadger@briscoemuseum.org, or call the Education Department at 210-299-4499
Briscoe Western Art Museum
Jack Guenther Pavilion
210 W. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
T: 210.299.4499
F: 210.299.4118
March 21, 2019 5:30 -6:30 pm — Museum of the Coastal Bend
Stormont lecture: Truly Texas Mexican
Museum of the Coastal Bend
2200 East Red River St.
Victoria, Texas 77901
March 29, 2019 7-9 pm Houston, TX –Multicultural Education Through Counseling and the Arts (MECA)
Texas Mexican Food-Paired-With-Film – Art Event
7-course seated dinner by Chef/Author Medrano with MECA cooks and Filmmaker Virginia Díaz. Guests seated for a seven-course meal will feast on specially curated dishes representing Texas Mexican and Central American cuisine. The dishes will be paired with never before seen “rough edit” segments from a new food documentary feature film, “The Roots of Texas Mexican Food.”
This is a free but ticketed event, first-come-first-served basis.
MECA
1900 Kane St, Houston, TX 77007
Tickets by calling: (713) 802-9370
April 11, 2019 6 pm San Antonio, TX–Spanish Governor’s Palace
“Flavor Of Spain” Seated Dinner, by Chefs:
Johnny Hernandez,
Steven McHugh and
Adán Medrano
This is an official City of Gastronomy Event with proceeds going to support the San Antonio Symphony. Tickets are $150 Spanish Governor’s Palace 105 Plaza De Armas
San Antonio, TX 78205
Tickets sold by Tobin Box Office: (210) 223-8624
April 12, 2019 8 pm San Antonio, TX–Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
Demo Performance part of the San Antonio Symphony’s “Savor Spain” Program
San Antonio Symphony
Tobin Center for the Performing 100 Auditorium Circle
San Antonio, TX 78205
Tickets sold by Tobin Box Office: (210) 223-8624
May 4, 2019 10:30 am – 12 noon — National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC)
“Cooking As An Aesthetic Practice of Resistance and Celebration”
A visual presentation with Cooking Demonstration of Nopalitos (Cactus), Dried Chiles and Corn Masa
NOTE: This event is for the Intercultural Leadership Institute participants, arts leaders from across the US
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Guadalupe Theatre
1301 Guadalupe St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
NALAC: p. (210) 432-3982 – e. info@nalac.org
June, 21, 2019 6:00 pm San Antonio — Esperanza Center For Peace And Justice Gallery:https://www.facebook.com/AdanHouston/media_set?set=a.10219151511756753&type=3
July 4, 2019 1:00 Moscow, Russia — Spaso House, Residence of US Ambassador to Russia
“Culinary Diplomacy: Tortillas, Tacos and Hospitality”
A food truck demonstration of Texas Mexican tacos: Carne Guisada and Asado de Puerco served with Salsas, Cilantro/Cebolla, and Chiles Toreados Photo Gallery
By invitation:
US Ambassador Residence
Spaso House No. 10 Spasopeskovskaya Square
Moscow
Russia
July 5, 2019 1:00 Moscow, Russia — The American Center, US Embassy in Moscow
A food truck performance of Texas Mexican tacos, “Frijoles De Olla,” “Pan De Maíz” and cabbage salsa with chile
The American Center
US Embassy Novinskiy Bul’var, 21,
Moskva, Russia, 109240
July 9, 2019 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm — Marr Russia, Cooking Demo for Chefs and Sous Chefs
“The Fundamentals Of Texas Mexican Cooking”
A Hands-On Cooking Demonstration of 7 dishes representing basic techniques for dried chiles, nixtamal, salsas, fideo and guacamoles Photo Gallery
July 21, 2019 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm — Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
“The Art Of Texas Mexican Cooking: Don’t Call It Tex-Mex”
A Cooking Demonstration, Tasting and Book-Signing
Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
Skipton, Yorkshire, England
Great Britain, United Kingdom
Phone: 01756 228399 To Buy Tickets click here
July 22, 2019 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm — University of Leeds, Global Food and Environment Institute
“The Art Of Texas Mexican Cooking”
A Cooking Demonstration, Tasting and Book-Signing
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds, LS2 9JT
Great Britain
Email:globalfood@leeds.ac.uk
September 17, 2019, Houston, TX, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm “Childhood Cancer Awareness,” MD Anderson Cancer Center
Celebrity Chef Charity Demo: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Children’s Cancer Hospital
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030 Phone: (713) 792-5410
September 28, 2019, Denver, CO, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm University of Denver
“Migrahack” –A Migrahack is a hackathon about migration
“Cooking As An Aesthetic Practice Of Resistance and Celebration”
Visual Presentation, Cooking Demo and Book Signing, withReception and cocktails featuring dishes from the book, “Don’t Count The Tortillas: The Art Of Texas Mexican Cooking”
University of Denver
Anderson Academic Commons
2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208
USA
Phone: (303) 871-2000
Email Contact: Lisa.Martinez@du.edu
October 7, 2019, New York City, NY 1:00 pm – Queens College City University of New York
“The Art Of Texas Mexican Cooking”
Book Signing and Cooking Demonstration
City University of New York
Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367
USA Phone: (718) 997-5000
October 9, 2019, Boston, MA 12 noon – Xbition Kitchen Theatre, Northeastern University
Book Signing and Cooking Demonstration
Xbition Kitchen Theatre
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
USA
Store Contact: Tim Meisel
617.373.2286
October 9, 2019, Boston, MA 7:00 PM – Harvard University
Book Reading and Signing: “The Aesthetic Functions of Texas Mexican Culinary Art”
Harvard University
Harvard Coop
1400 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02238
USA
Store Contact: Karen Porter
617.499.2000
October 19, 2019, Houston, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm– Barnes & Noble, River Oaks
Book Signing & Mesquite Tasting
Barnes & Noble, River Oaks
2030 W. Gray Street
Houston, TX 77019 Phone: (713) 522-8571
Info: https://www2.barnesandnoble.com/w/dont-count-the-tortillas-ad-n-medrano/1130904219#/
October 23, 2019, Houston, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm– East End Houston, Doña María
Plática (Reading), Book Signing, Botanas (Light Bites)
Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory)
200 N Closner Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78541
P: 956-383-6911 | 956-381-8518
lbeeching@mosthistory.org
MOSTHistory.org
2018 Events
February, 2018 San Antonio, Texas 12:30 PM- Intercultural Leadership Institute
hosted by The National Association Of Latino Arts And Cultures (NALAC)
“The History of Texas Mexican Food and How it Impacts Identity and Community”
Visual presentation with a Cooking Demo & Tasting of:
Nopalitos (cactus) w/Chiles & Camarón (Gulf of Mexico shrimp)
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
723 Brazos Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 271-3151
2017 Events
September 27 2017 6:00 PM San Antonio, Texas – Northwest Vista College
“The Story and Taste of Texas Mexican Cooking”
Interactive presentation of the culinary history of indigenous Mexican Americans in Texas, with a cooking demo, how to make tamales the original way, before colonization, with no lard. Followed by tamale tasting and book signing.
Northwest Vista College, Mexican American Studies
3535 N. Ellison Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78251
210-486-4000
October 3, 2017 6:30 PM San Antonio, Texas – Hispanic Heritage Month AARP Celebration
“How To Cook A “Casero” Home Style Mexican Party Buffet”
September 22, 2017 4 – 7:00 PM Houston, Texas – Total Wines, Galleria
A Tasting Experience: “Spirits and Mexican Cuisine”
Total Wine, Galleria
5016 San Felipe Street
Houston, TX 77056 (713) 622-9777
September 23, 2017 4 – 7:00 PM Houston, Texas – Total Wines, Galleria
A Tasting Experience: “Spirits and Mexican Cuisine”
Total Wine, Galleria
5016 San Felipe Street
Houston, TX 77056 (713) 622-9777
September 5-7, 2017 Colorado Springs, Colorado – Hulbert Center for Southwest Studies
“Foods Of The Southwest” •The Aficionados Lecture – “Cuisine As A Strategy For Community”
•Cooking Demo and Tasting: “How To Use Southwest Ingredients For A Party Buffet”
March 31, 2017 6:30 PM Sarita, Texas – The Kenedy Ranch Museum
“The Story And Flavor of Texas Mexican Food: It Ain’t Tex-Mex” —A visual presentation with a cooking demonstration and food tasting— Chef and cookbook author, Adán Medrano, leads a visual, interactive exploration of South Texas Mexican food: its history and flavor profile.
The presentation includes a cooking demonstration where Chef Medrano cooks dried chiles, masa and nopalitos (cactus) and discusses the importance of food for cultural identity.
The event concludes with a tasting of “Gorditas De Nopalitos Con Chile Colorado.”
February 25, 2016 6:00 PM Houston, Texas – MECA,
Multicultural Education and Counseling Through The Arts
“Food and Stories”–“Comida e Historias”
An evening with families of MECA, sharing their home-cooked dishes, recipes, and telling the stories of how the food is part of our family and home traditions. –By Invitation Only– Multicultural Education and Counseling Through The Arts (MECA) 1900 Kane Street
Houston, Texas 77007
T. 713.802.9370
April 8, 2016 6:00 PM Denver, Colorado – Su Teatro XicanIndie VIII Film Festival
“Chef’s Menu Paired With Short Film Works”
Native, Indigenous Dishes from Tejas and the Southwest
Each Dish Paired with a Chicana/o Short Film Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center 721 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204 (303)296-0219
April 11, 2016 6:00 PM San Antonio, Texas – Culinary Institute of America
10th Anniversary Celebration: Spotlight on Alumni, Adán Medrano
Lecture and Cooking Demo: “It Ain’t Tex-Mex!
Authentic Native Texas Mexican Cuisine: Techniques for Cactus, Dried Chiles, with Q&A, Preparation of two native, indigenous Texas Mexican dishes for restaurant service–Cactus Shrimp and Chile Ancho Adobo” Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio
Building 3, 312 Pearl Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78215-1262
(210) 554-6400
April 30, 2016 9:00 AM San Antonio, Texas – National Association of Latino Arts And Cultures
Regional Arts Training Workshop Texas Mexican Cuisine In Context: Cooking As An Aesthetic Practice
This presentation explores how cooking is an aesthetic practice of cultural identity, memory, and ethical choices. Using maps and archaeological evidence, chef and author Adán Medrano describes the culinary history of the indigenous peoples of Texas and Northeastern Mexico. The presentation includes Q&A, with a cooking demonstration featuring indigenous ingredients: cactus, dried chiles and corn masa. It concludes with a tasting of “Gorditas De Nopalitos Con Camarón” a cactus, shrimp and corn masa dish.
Guadalupe Theatre 1301 Guadalupe St. San Antonio, TX 78207
Registration: NALAC Regional Arts Training Workshop
May 12, 2016 11:00 AM Chicago, Illinois – Catholic Church Extension Society
Lecture and Cooking Demonstration, followed by Texas Mexican Lunch “Cooking: An Aesthetic Practice For Identity And Community” Catholic Church Extension Society 150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 1.800.842.7804 (This event is by invitation only)
June 20, 2016 11:00 AM Brownsville, Texas – University of Texas, RGV
“Texas Mexican Cuisine: An Aesthetic Practice”
A public lecture, visual and interactive with Q&A, about the history of Texas Mexican American food. How it impacts identity and its role in memory and ethical choices. Sharing of personal and family stories/recipes will be invited. Open To The Public: Link to more info and map
The Universtiy of Texas, Brownsville
Sabal Lecture Hall 1.102 at 11:10 AM.
80 Fort Brown St.
Brownsville, TX 78520
October 12, 2016 6:00 PM San Antonio, Texas AARP
“Healthy Texas Mexican Cooking” Hosted by the American Association of Retired Persons
A public lecture and cooking demonstration about the history of the Mexican food of Texas. All guests will enjoy a buffet dinner and receive the recipes that include seafood, chile relleno and whole wheat empanadas. Tickets available on the AARP website, click here Pica Pica Plaza 910 SE Military Dr
San Antonio , TX 78214
Phone: 877-926-8300
November 3, 2016 6:00 PM San Antonio, Texas – Public Library
“The Real Story of Texas Mexican Food: A Holiday Cooking Demonstration & Tasting”
Medrano’s visual presentation features images of 1800s downtown San Antonio, showing how indigenous Mexican women restaurateurs made San Antonio a famed culinary destination. He will cook six recipes, demonstrating authentic cooking techniques for preparing cactus, chiles, and making
moist, aromatic “masa.” He will offer tastings of Cactus/shrimp gorditas and traditional “Hojarascas” cookies. Medrano will also personally sign copies of his critically acclaimed cookbook with 100 kitchen-tested recipes.
Seating is limited and free tickets are required; get tickets at bitly.com/ChefMedrano.
November 10, 2016 6:00 PM Lubbock, Texas – Texas Tech University
“Literary Lubbock” 2016 Texas Tech University Libraries Gala
Reception, seated dinner, book signing and visiting with authors. Four authors featured, including Adán Medrano, “Truly Texas Mexican: A Native Culinary Heritage in Recipes.”
January 13, 2015 6:00 PM KPFT 90.1 FM, “Nuestra Palabra” Radio
Radio Interview about Food and Culture. Topic: Arizona bans Mexican American Studies because they “promote ethnic solidarity. That is exactly what food does! KPFT 90.1 FM
419 Lovett Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006 Studio: 713-526-5738
Hosts: Tony Diaz and Liana Lopez, “Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say.”
January 21, 2015 2:00 PM Hyde Park, New York – The Culinary Institute of America
Lecture: Texas, The Southwest and Northern Mexico: A Native Culinary Heritage The Culinary Institute Of America
1946 Campus Drive,
Hyde Park, NY 12538
Phone:(845) 452-9600
February 25, 2015 10:00 AM San Antonio, Texas – The Culinary Institute of America
Presentation and Cooking Demo: Trends in Texas Mexican Regional Cooking The Culinary Institute Of America, Board of Trustees Meeting Society of Fellows
312 Pearl Parkway #2102
San Antonio, TX 78215
Phone:(210) 554-6400
February 27, 2015 3:45 PM Houston, Texas – Lone Star College-North Harris
March 2, 2015 6:30 PM Austin, Texas – Central Market Cooking School
Cooking Class & Discussions: Shrimp & Cactus Gorditas; Chile Ancho Meatballs, two more dishes Central Market Cooking School
4001 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756
tel: 512-206-1051
fax: 512-206-1010 Click Here To Register Online
March 4, 2015 6:30 PM San Antonio, Texas – Central Market Cooking School
Cooking Class & Discussions: Shrimp & Cactus Gorditas; Chile Ancho Meatballs, two more dishes Central Market Cooking School
4821 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
210-368-8617 Click Here To Register Online
March 15, 5:30 PM Warrenton, Virginia – The National Association Of Latino Arts and Cultures
Tasting Demo: Cóctel y Botanas
A Collaboration with Chef Jeremy Anderson and the Staff of Arlie House Arlie House
6809 Airlie Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
Phone:(540) 347-1300
April 7, 2015 5:30 pm Houston, Texas – Center For Mexican American Studies
Book Reading and Demo: “Cuisine as a Mexican American Cultural Practice”
University of Houston
Center for Mexican American Studies 323 Agnes Arnold Hall
Houston, TX 77204-3001
Phone: (713) 743-3136
Reading and Book Signing – Tasting Appetizer Recipes Bulverde/Spring Branch Library
131 Bulverde Crossing
Bulverde, TX 78163
Contact: Susan Herr, Library Director
830.438.4864
bsblsusan@gmail.com
April 13, 2015 6:00-8:00 PM San Antonio, Texas – AARP
Con Salud y Con Gusto! — A Cooking Demo & Tasting
Followed by book signing and reception
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Old Highway 90 West
San Antonio, TX 78227
May 7-9 2015 San Antonio, Texas – Foodways Texas Annual Symposium: “The Texas Mexican Table”
June 17, 2015 Houston, Texas 9:00 AM – KHOU-TV, Channel 11 “Greay Day Houston”
Television Cooking Demo: “Summer Treats with Watermelon!”
Recipes from “Truly Texas Mexican: A Native Culinary Heritage In Recipes” KHOU-TV Channel 11
1945 Allen Parkway
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 526-1111
August 1, 2015 Houston, Texas 2:00 PM Blue Willow Bookshop
Reading and Book Signing
“… cuisine as an art form, an artistic practice that molds our identity and strengthens our community.
I’ll also discuss the differences between Texas Mexican food (my family recipes) and the restaurant format, “Tex-Mex.”
14532 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77079
Phone: 281.497.8675
September 17, 2015 Houston, Texas 6:00 PM – Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston
“Art + Cuisine: Truly Texas Mexican”
A lecture/visual presentation about the artistic, cultural dimensions of Texas Mexican cuisine, followed by a sit-down dinner featuring dishes from the book, paired with Texas wines.
Tickets purchased at the MFAH, online or in person at the reception desk.
Tickets go on sale in mid-August, 2015 on the museum website
The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas77005 713.639.7300
September 23, 2015 Houston, Texas 10:30 AM – US Coast Guard
Hispanic Heritage Month, “Truly Texas Mexican: A Native Culinary Heritage”
Visual presentation and Food Demo with Tasting: Watermelon Canapés
US Coast Guard
Ellington Field
September 28, 2015 San Antonio, Texas 3:45 PM- National Association Of Latino Arts And Cultures
The Intercultural Leadership Institute “Culinary Arts as an aesthetic practice of Mexican Americans in Texas” The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
723 Brazos Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 271-3151
October 15, 2015 San Antonio, Texas – AARP at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
AARP Presents Healthy Texas Mexican Cooking Visual presentation: The History of Indigenous San Antonio Cookery
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
723 Brazos Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210) 271-3151
Space is Limited. Click Here to Register Onlline
October 28, 2015 6:30 PM San Antonio, Texas – Central Market Cooking School
Cooking Class & Discussions: Basics of Traditional Healthy Texas Mexican Cooking –It’s not Tex-Mex Central Market Cooking School
4821 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
210-368-8617 Info and Online Registration Click Here
October 29, 2015 6:30 PM Austin, Texas – Central Market Cooking School
Cooking Class & Discussions: Basics of Traditional Healthy Texas Mexican Cooking –It’s not Tex-Mex Central Market Cooking School
4001 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756
tel: 512-206-1051
fax: 512-206-1010 Info and Online Registration Click Here
November 2, 2015 5:30 pm Houston, Texas – Center For Mexican American Studies
Book Discussion and Cooking Demo: “Cooking Is A Mexican American Cultural Practice”
University of Houston
Center for Mexican American Studies 323 Agnes Arnold Hall
Houston, TX 77204-3001
Phone: (713) 743-3136
December 3, Houston, Texas – AARP at the Midtown Arts & Theatre Center – MATCH
AARP Presents Healthy Texas Mexican Cooking Visual presentation: The History of Indigenous, Healthy Cooking in Houston & Texas
Cooking Demo followed by Chef’s Menu Dinner & Book Signing
Hess Club
5430 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, Texas 77056
USA
877-926-8300
December 10, San Antonio, Texas – AARP
AARP Presents Healthy Texas Mexican For The Holidays! Visual presentation and Cooking Demo: A Holiday Party Buffet
Followed by Book Signing
Hacienda Santa Maria
2121 North St. Mary’s Street
San Antonio, Texas 78212
USA
877-926-8300
2014 Events
“Thank you newly-found readers, cooks and foodies whom I’ve met at these events. Each encounter has enriched and enlightened me.”
June 14 2:00 PM Houston, Texas – River Oaks Barnes & Noble Bookstore Thanks for all the conversations, sharing of experiences. We SOLD OUT of all the books!
Book Signing & Tasting River Oaks Barnes & Noble Bookstore River Oaks Shopping Center 2030 W. Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019,
713-522-8571
June 19 5:30 PM San Antonio, Texas – The Culinary Institute of America, “Nao” Restaurant Chef Geronimo López, Sous Chef Gustavo Gonzáles and the Kitchen staff plus all of the food lovers: Thank you for an amazing evening.
June 21, 6:30-9:00 PM Houston, Texas – Brennan’s Restaurant
Reception, “A Taste Of Texas,” Hosted by The Culinary Institute of America
Food Tasting and Book Presentation Picture Gallery Brennan’s Restaurant 3300 Smith St Houston, TX 77006 (713)522-9711 Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, CIA Alumni
June 24, 6:30 PM – Houston, Texas, Sorrel Urban Bistro
Curator for Dinner Chef’s Menu: “A Culinary Tour of Latin America” Picture Gallery The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) “Houston Honors” Three Visionary Arts Leaders Tickets to this fundraiser, $150, may be purchased by emailing development@nalac.org Sorrel Urban Bistro 2202 W Alabama St Houston, TX 77008
July 9, Washington, D.C.
Research, Smithsonian Institution
July 11, San Antonio, Texas,
Research: Development of a US Native Arts Discipline, Latina/o Cuisines
July 17, Los Angeles, California – “Sabor De Las Américas” LA River Center
Judging the finalists of Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project’s Restaurant Contest. Representing the National Association of Latin Arts and Cultures and invited by Southwest Airlines. LA River Center Los Angeles, CA 90065 SVREP, “Sabor De Las Ámericas” Phone: 323-205-2190
July 23, Atlanta, Georgia 5:00 PM – The Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia
Cocktail Reception with Cooking Demo and Book Signing LACC Georgia 2125 Beaver Ruin Road Suite 300 Norcross, Georgia 30071 (770) 441-7581 membership@laccgeorgia.org
August 3, 7 PM Canterbury, England
Presentation Dinner, The Porticus Fellows Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Private Event
August 8, 5:00 PM – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Cooking Demo, Chef’s Menu Dinner and Book Signing Amsterdam Cooking Club Private Event
August 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 3:00 PM – The American Book Center
Cooking Demo, Tasting and Book Signing The American Book Center Spui 12, 1012 XA Amsterdam, Netherlands +31 20 625 5537
Cocktail Reception: Cooking Demo and Book Signing “A Literary Feast At The Home Of Jordan Vexler: Cocteles, Botanas and Conversations” To benefit the San Antonio Library Foundation Held at: 127 E. Mulberry San Antonio, Texas 78212
August 30, 12 noon – Fort Worth, Texas
Book Signing at Texas Christian University
TCU Bookstore
2950 West Berry Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
Store Contact: David George
(817)257-5998
d.george@tcu.edu
September 6, 12:00 noon Baton Rouge, Louisiana – LSU
Book Signing and Tasting
Louisiana State University
Barnes & Noble at LSU
100 Raphael Semmes
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Contact: Lance Kisamore
225-388-5137
Lkisa1@lsu.edu
September 13, 2:00 PM Nashville, TN – Vanderbilt University
Book Signing, Tasting, Q&A
Barnes & Noble at Vanderbilt University
2501 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 343-2665
Store Contact:
615.343.2665
john.lasiter@vanderbilt.edu
September 14, 6:00 PM Nashville, TN – The Treehouse Restaurant
Book Reading and THE CHEF’S KITCHEN LAB: “Exploring Traditions & New Avenues in Native American and Mexican American Dishes” Hosted by CIA Graduate, Chef Todd Alan Martin, Executive Chef of
The Treehouse Restaurant Picture Gallery
1011 Clearview Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 454 4201
September 25, 12:00 noon and 6:00 PM – Abilene Country Club
Book Signing and Tasting at Luncheon and Gala Dinner Picture Gallery
Friends Of The Abilene Public Library
Abilene Country Club
4039 S. Treadaway Blvd
Abilene, TX 79602
(325)692-2583
September 27, 12:00 noon Dallas, Texas – SMU
Book Signing and Tasting
Southern Methodist University
Bookstore
3060 Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75205
Contact: Didi Archilla
214.768.2435
Sm526@bncollege.com
October 4, 2:30 pm Houston, Texas – Center For Mexican American Studies
Book Presentation and Reading: “Cuisine as a Mexican American Cultural Practice”
University of Houston
Center for Mexican American Studies
College of Architechture, Room 209
4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77004
Contact: Lorenzo Cano, (713) 743-3136
October 14, Boston, MA 7:00 PM – Harvard University
October 23, San Antonio, TX 12 noon – Mexican American Studies, Palo Alto College
Book Reading and Cooking Demo: “Gorditas and Identity: The Roots of Texas Mexican Indigenous Cuisine” Palo Alto College
1400 W. Villaret Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78224
Contact: Juan Tejeda
210-486-3229 jtejeda12@alamo.edu
October 25, Austin, TX 10:00- 11:00 AM Texas Book Festival
The culinary history of Mexican Americans today (400th generation Texans) boasts techniques native to Texas, incorprating European and African imported ingredients.
Cooking Demo“Sandía con Aguacate, Serrano y Grapes” Central Market Cooking Tent
State Capitol
1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Austin, Texas
November 4, Houston, TX 5:30 PM – Center For Mexican American Studies
Book Presentation and Class Reading: “Culinary Links to Navajo Cuisine in New Mexico” Center for Mexican American Studies AUniversity of Houston
323 Agnes Arnold Hall
Houston, TX 77204-3001
Phone: (713) 743-3136
November 8, Santa Fe, NM 10:30 AM – American Folklore Society’s 2014 Annual Meeting
November 15, New Orleans, LA 12:00 noon – Tulane University
Book Signing and Tasting Tulane University Bookstore
University Center – 31 McAlister Drive
New Orleans, LA 70118
Contact: Mia Buggage
504-865-5913
mbuggage@tulane.edu
November 22, Houston, TX 2:00 pm Barnes & Noble River Oaks
Book Signing and Tasting River Oaks Barnes & Noble Bookstore
2030 W. Gray Stree
Houston, TX 77019
713-522-8571
3 thoughts on “Author Events”
Adan; I’d be happy to talk to you about what we’ve found at the Gault Archaeological Site and invite you out to the site if you’re up in our area sometime.
Hi, Sylvia. I’ll upload the 2016 dates tomorrow. Thanks for reminding me!
Can you please post your 2016 schedule. I would like to attend San Antonio event. I missed you in 2015.
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Adan; I’d be happy to talk to you about what we’ve found at the Gault Archaeological Site and invite you out to the site if you’re up in our area sometime.
Hi, Sylvia. I’ll upload the 2016 dates tomorrow. Thanks for reminding me!
Can you please post your 2016 schedule. I would like to attend San Antonio event. I missed you in 2015.