{"product_id":"author-talk-carla-bakes-with-carla-hall-december-11-7-pm","title":"AUTHOR TALK: Carla Bakes with Carla Hall - December 11 @ 7 PM","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the release of \u003cem\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/em\u003e with Carla Hall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVENT DEETS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen: Friday, December 11 @ 7PM CST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere: 2310 Elgin St. Houston, TX 77004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRSVP ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to reserve your seat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRSVP WITH BOOK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to reserve your seat and purchase a copy\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eof \u003cem\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supporting both the author and our store programming. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book will be available for pickup at the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRSVP (I ALREADY HAVE THE BOOK) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto reserve your seat and bring your copy of \u003cem\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/em\u003e that you purchased from another retailer. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: Copies of \u003cem\u003eCarla Bakes\u003c\/em\u003e purchased from other retailers are not permitted in the bookstore and are not eligible for the signing or photo line unless you select the RSVP: I Already Have the Book ticket option, which allows you to bring a copy purchased elsewhere. If you already purchased your book from Kindred Stories, you may select the RSVP Only ticket option and bring your Kindred Stories copy to the event.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend the event, your ticket is non-refundable. If your ticket includes a book, an email will be sent to all attendees before and after the event with instructions on how to receive your book. Books must be claimed within 14 days following the event. If your book is not retrieved it will be returned to the publisher and will not be available for pick up in the future.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed chef, TV host, \u003ci\u003eTop Chef \u003c\/i\u003efan-favorite, and author Carla Hall returns to her first culinary love story—baking—with over 80 sweet and savory recipes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Carla Hall, baking is a creative outlet, her source of play, and her first true passion. But her journey from absolute beginner to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fan-favorite didn't start until she was well into her twenties with two careers— accounting and modeling —already behind her. Away from home and missing the Southern flavors she grew up with, she took to the kitchen and began to experiment, master, and perfect. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow, as a multi-cookbook author and guest judge on multiple baking competitions, Carla is ready to share all her baking knowledge that will guide you whether you're a novice baker or an expert one. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis filled with over 80 recipes for baking savory and sweet goods rooted in her Southern traditions and inspired by her world travels.  Carla brings her joy and playfulness to every recipe, showing you just how much fun it is to bake and bring your own twists to new recipes, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebreakfast treats like \u003cb\u003eSorghum Flour Drop Biscuits\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCrisp Sweet Corn Waffles\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eSavory Clafoutis with Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, and Smoky Tomato Curd\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecookies like \u003cb\u003eNut Butter Puffed Cereal Treats\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSouthern Pecan Crinkle Baklava\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eShortbread Cookie Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epastries like \u003cb\u003eGiant Frosted Strawberry Pop Tart\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSweet Po-Punkin Pie\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eHam \u0026amp; Cheese Paris-Brest\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecakes like \u003cb\u003eDouble Chocolate Oat Flour Snack Cake\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eLemon Meringue Cake\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eFairytale Forest Party Cake\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyeasted goods like \u003cb\u003eHot Cross Milk Buns with Port- and Hibiscus-Soaked Fruit\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eButternut Squash Beignets with Spiced Sugar\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eChocolate Focaccia\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you've ever felt intimidated by baking, set those fears aside. Carla's expert guidance and encouragement in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarla Bakes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill leave you feeling confident and inspired in your kitchen!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eCarla Hall\u003c\/b\u003e first won over audiences on Bravo’s \u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e, where her “cook with love” philosophy became her hallmark. Her belief that food connects us all, provides a through-line in her work both on and off camera. Carla charmed viewers as a co-host on ABC’s Emmy Award–winning \u003ci\u003eThe Chew \u003c\/i\u003efor seven years, appearing on the Food Network on various baking shows and now on \u003ci\u003eNext Level Baker\u003c\/i\u003e on Fox. She is also the host of the Emmy-winning travel-food series \u003ci\u003eChasing Flavor\u003c\/i\u003e on HBO Max. Carla is the author or co-author of five cookbooks—including the NAACP Image Award–nominated \u003ci\u003eCarla Hall’s Soul Food\u003c\/i\u003e—and two children’s books. She also hosts the hit podcast Chewed Up and created and stars in her acclaimed one-woman show, Carla Hall: Please Underestimate Me. Carla is active in many charitable endeavors and focuses her board member-level participation in organizations where she can make an impact advocating for children through Beyond Bedtime (formerly Pajama Program) and GENYOUth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kindred Stories","offers":[{"title":"RSVP ONLY","offer_id":50735078572287,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RSVP WITH BOOK","offer_id":50735078605055,"sku":"9780593837245-EVENT","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"RSVP( I ALREADY HAVE THE BOOK)","offer_id":50735078637823,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/3577\/0820\/files\/CarlaHall.png?v=1792527343","url":"https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/author-talk-carla-bakes-with-carla-hall-december-11-7-pm","provider":"Kindred Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}