The Newlywed Table
A beautifully designed cookbook, created for couples who love food and are setting up their first home, The Newlywed Table presents 100 essential recipes, classic and modern, that reflect the way we want to eat today—fresh, seasonal, full-flavored, creative, and a little adventurous too.
It’s a complete guide, with notes on outfitting a kitchen and stocking the pantry; tips, strategies, and sample menus for dinner parties and casual entertaining; a wine, beer, and cocktail primer; and more.
The Newlywed Table is now available from any of the following booksellers or from your favorite independent bookstore:
East Bay Booksellers — (If you’d like a personalized copy of The Newlywed Table, please place an order with EB Booksellers and I’ll be happy to sign the book and tuck in a special handwritten note!)
Quotes from Heroes
“This book is charming and straightforward; practical, informative, and putting you at ease all at the same time. And fun. Newlyweds now have this to guide them, side by side, learning the kind of recipes they’ll want to pass down in their family.”
—Elisabeth Prueitt & Chad Robertson, Tartine Bakery
“These simple yet mindful and perfectly pitched recipes and suggestions spur in the reader a yearning for cooking, for gathering friends, and for building a home. I am convinced that the divorce rate would plummet if only The Newlywed Table were made required reading for all those walking down the aisle.”
—Suzanne Goin, A.O.C. & Lucques
“Food is meant to be shared! Humble and plenty cravable, Maria’s recipes strike a delicious balance between comfort and decadence.”
—Christina Tosi, Milk Bar
Press
Television
King 5 New Day Northwest morning show
Imbibe magazine
“A cookbook is a popular wedding present, so why not gift one specifically written for a new duo? The Newlywed Table makes the brilliant assumption that both spouses will be getting their hands dirty at mealtime: ‘Let’s do away with any notions of who should be responsible for cooking and start with a clean slate,’ writes author Maria Zizka. ‘You’re in this together. You’re a team.’ This solid, basic guide is full of modern recipes with origins in diverse culinary traditions. A section on ‘Common Cooking Issues and How to Fix Them’ is a godsend. And there’s a recipe for Chocolate Toast. Um, hello. Newlywed I am not, but my husband of 13 years and I will find much to work with here.”
—BookPage
ONLINE
Amazon Best Cookbooks of the Month (April 2019)
24 Best Bridal Shower Gifts for Couples (The Today Show)
IMAGE magazine
The 26 Best Cookbooks to Gift Others (and Yourself), According to Experts (CNN)
The Best Bridal Shower Gifts to Delight Every Type of Bride (Forbes)
The Best Wedding Anniversary Gifts by Year (Oprah Daily)
Audio
KCRW Good Food
Smart Mouth podcast
Book Larder podcast
Salt + Spine podcast
Book Tour Events
March 28: EGG
109A N 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
6:30 – 8:30 PM
The Newlywed Table book tour kicks off in NYC! Join me and our dear friends at Egg Restaurant in Brooklyn. There will be snacks from the book, bubbles by the glass, and copies of the cookbook available for purchase (even though the official publication date isn’t until April 2!) You can be among the first to get your hands on The Newlywed Table, and I would love to sign it for you!
Free to all! RSVP here.
April 2: THE CIVIC KITCHEN
2961 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
6:30 – 9:00 PM
On the official publication day of The Newlywed Table (aka the book’s birthday!), join me for a launch party as I introduce my new cookbook. I’ll demo recipes, sign copies of the book, and share drinks and little bites from the Snacks chapter.
Ticket cost includes a copy of The Newlywed Table. Limited spots available — register here.
April 10: Book Larder
4252 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Join me for an author talk and recipe demo! I’ll share tips for cooking as a couple and there will also be sweet treats from the book to taste.
Free to all! RSVP here.
April 14: Sunday supper at lucques
8474 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069
5:00 – 9:30 PM
A very special prix fixe menu inspired by recipes in The Newlywed Table.
Reserve your spot by calling the restaurant directly (323-655-6277) or online here.
april 15: The gourmandise school
395 Santa Monica Place #323, Santa Monica, CA 90401
6:30 – 9:30 PM
I’ll teach a cooking class featuring recipes from The Newlywed Table, including Prosciutto and Ripe Fruit; Spring Risotto; and Strawberry-Rose Shortcakes.
Ticket cost is per couple and includes a copy of The Newlywed Table. Limited spots available — register here.
april 17: Vroman’s with Gillian Ferguson
695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
7:00 PM
In conversation with Gillian Ferguson.
Free to all!
april 20: bettina
1014 Coast Village Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Come join me as I team up with the crew from Bettina to show you how to throw a cocktail party! I’ll demo some simple, make-ahead small plates and batch cocktails for a crowd, and I will also share tips on efficiently and joyfully sharing a kitchen with someone you love.
Ticket cost includes a signed copy of The Newlywed Table. Limited spots available — register here.
april 23: central market — fort worth
4651 West Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76107
6:30 – 8:30 PM
I’ll teach a cooking class, encouraging duos of all kinds to do away with notions of responsibility and concentrate on cooking together and working as a team. I'll discuss common issues encountered in the kitchen and how to address them as I show you how to make: Scorched Shishito Pepper Quesadillas; Roasted Tomato Soup; Sunday Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream; Food Processor Potato Gratin; and One Bowl Brownies.
Limited spots available — register here.
april 24: central market — Dallas
5750 E. Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75206
6:30 – 8:30 PM
I’ll teach a cooking class, encouraging duos of all kinds to do away with notions of responsibility and concentrate on cooking together and working as a team. I'll discuss common issues encountered in the kitchen and how to address them as I shows you how to make: Scorched Shishito Pepper Quesadillas; Roasted Tomato Soup; Sunday Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream; Food Processor Potato Gratin; and One Bowl Brownies.
Limited spots available — register here.
april 25: central market — houston
3815 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027
6:30 – 8:30 PM
I’ll teach a cooking class, encouraging duos of all kinds to do away with notions of responsibility and concentrate on cooking together and working as a team. I'll discuss common issues encountered in the kitchen and how to address them as I shows you how to make: Scorched Shishito Pepper Quesadillas; Roasted Tomato Soup; Sunday Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream; Food Processor Potato Gratin; and One Bowl Brownies.
Limited spots available — register here.
May 4: cooks of crocus hill — Minneapolis
208 N. First Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
6:00 – 8:30 PM
I’ll teach a cooking class featuring favorite recipes from The Newlywed Table: Manchego-Paprika Gougères; Whole Salmon and Herb Sauce; Green Rice with Preserved Lemons; and Strawberry-Rose Shortcakes.
Ticket cost includes a signed copy of The Newlywed Table. Limited spots available — register here.
May 5: MAdison Chocolate Company
729 Glenway Street, Madison, WI 53711
5:00 PM
Join us for a Q&A about The Newlywed Table and a delicious demo of One-Bowl Brownies (Graham’s favorite recipe in the cookbook!) made using chocolate from Madison Chocolate Company.
Free to all! RSVP here.
may 8: omnivore with Liz Prueitt
3885A Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
6:30 – 7:30 PM
In conversation with Liz Prueitt.
Free to all!
May 14: East bay booksellers
5433 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
7:00 PM
The final event of The Newlywed Table cookbook tour! We’re bringing snacks.
