BookPeople Presents: Rick Martinez - Salsa Daddy

Please welcome Rick Martinez and Paula Forbes to celebrate Salsa Daddy!

This event is free and open to the public.

• Start time: 7:00 P.M.
• Run time: 45-60 minutes, followed by a signing line.
• Location: The second floor of BookPeople.

The author will be signing and personalizing copies of the book after the speaking portion of the event.

• To get a book signed, a copy of the event book or an item of equal value must be purchased from BookPeople.

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About the book:

In Salsa Daddy, Rick Martinez introduces readers to the world of salsas, showcasing the many varieties of chiles, the history behind salsas, and teaching how to master their heat while enhancing the flavors of other ingredients. The book goes beyond recipes—it's a journey into how salsa can transform cooking—once an accessory to main dishes, salsa now takes center stage, sparking creativity and offering boundless versatility, leaving readers with a fridge full of exciting, flavor-packed options to elevate even the simplest meals.

Each of the eight chapters in Salsa Daddy highlights a different variety of salsa, with the final chapter delivering simple, everyday meals that showcase salsa's endless possibilities. As Martinez reveals, salsa isn’t just a condiment—it’s a way of life, with chapters that inspire creativity and redefine salsa's role in the kitchen.

About the author:

Chef Rick Martinez is a celebrated Mexican-American chef, author, food personality, and recipe developer, who regularly contributes to The New York Times. Known for his vibrant, effervescent personality and innovative cooking style, Rick has received numerous accolades for his debut cookbook, including the prestigious James Beard Award for International Cooking, as well as two IACP awards for Best International Cookbook and Book of the Year in 2023. Born and raised in Austin, TX, and now based in Mazatlán, Mexico, Rick spent decades in advertising before following his dream of working with food. Rick graduated from the French Culinary Institute and worked under Dan Kluger at ABC Kitchen before working at Bon Appetit as a senior food editor. Years later, he discovered his true passion—to challenge misconceptions about Mexican cuisine. Through his work and cookbooks, he now showcases the vibrancy and diversity of Mexican food, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and how easily it can be incorporated into everyday cooking.

About the moderator:

Paula Forbes is a food writer and restaurant critic for Texas Monthly magazine. Her work has also appeared in GQ, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and more. She was integral to a cult favorite food Aughts website, Eat Me Daily, and has also served as an editor for Eater and Epicurious. She shares cookbook criticism, news, and ephemera in her IACP award-winning newsletter, Stained Page News, and is the author of The Austin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from Deep in the Heart of Texas.

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