Cookbook Launch: Garden Variety by Timothy Pakron

Schedule

Tue Sep 01 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Hotel Peter and Paul | New Orleans, LA

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A conversation with local cookbook authors Timothy Pakron and Melissa Martin.
About this Event

Join Timothy Pakron and Melissa Martin as they discuss Pakron's latest cookbook release, Garden Variety, a collection of plant-focused recipes inspired by his garden in New Orleans.

This cookbook launch will take place in Hotel Peter & Paul's historic Church Hall on September 1st and is free and open to the public. The venue has a limited number of chairs so seating is first come, first served. Once the seats are filled, there is plenty of standing room.

Ticket options include a paid ticket which includes a reserved signed copy of the book or a free general admission RSVP ticket. There will be cookbooks available for purchase at the event, and you are also welcome to bring your own copy to be signed if purchased elsewhere.

If you have any questions about the event, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

ABOUT THE BOOK
A new cookbook focused on garden-fresh recipes from the beloved home cook, photographer, and creator of Mississippi Vegan
Growing up, while Timothy Pakron watched his father tend to his garden, he knew that someday he would want to put down the same kind of roots in a backyard of his own. When he moved to New Orleans after writing his first cookbook, Mississippi Vegan, he made his dream a reality and began growing a cornucopia of plants and produce in the plot of land behind his new home. From fragrant and zesty herbs to all manner of leafy greens, sturdy root vegetables, lush fruit, and more, Timothy now cooks with fresh ingredients from his flourishing garden regularly, letting them inspire his recipes while also guiding him through the seasons in the kitchen. In Garden Variety, he encourages readers to develop a deeper connection with the natural world and shows us how to bring its delicious flavors to our plates.
Timothy’s approach to plant-based cooking is elegant, exciting, and approachable, with a Southern flair. With vibrant vegetable dishes like his Bay Leaf Roasted Corn with miso chive butter and Crispy Okra & Turmeric Rice with fried curry leaves and peanuts, to more hearty dishes like his Garden Gumbo with roasted mushrooms and Oven-Braised Cabbage with black-eyed pea hummus, Garden Variety is full of ingenious recipes that will transform your cooking. With practical tips for roasting and sautéing any vegetable, baking your own rice to keep on hand, making perfectly seasoned beans every time, and leveling up any dish with essential, homemade condiments, Garden Variety makes it simple to cook plant-based from scratch, in addition to being an invaluable resource for how to use seasonal produce. Beautifully photographed by Timothy himself, it is both a work of art and a celebration of the magic of cooking with ingredients from the earth.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Timothy Pakron is a cookbook author (Mississippi Vegan and Garden Variety) and food blogger from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi.

Melissa M. Martin is a cookbook author (Mosquito Supper Club and Bayou) and restaurant owner based out of New Orleans.

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Where is it happening?

Hotel Peter and Paul, 2317 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, United States

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