In addition to hearing about Joyce’s new cookbook Bake Sum: Asian American Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats, we will demo and taste Joyce’s Tofu Pudding. Written with heart, passion, and a spirit of playfulness, Bake Sum is a celebration of Asian American baking from the Bay Area’s beloved bakery of the same name. Joyce will speak to the inception of Bake Sum and sign copies of the book.

“If you are lucky enough to live near Bake Sum in Oakland, you’ve had the chance to savor Joyce Tang’s cleverly delicious treats that capture Asian Americana at its best. Fortunately, we now have Joyce’s debut cookbook―an inspirational work full of her deep research, pro secrets, and innovative twists on classics, all readied for the home cook.” —Kristina Cho

Joyce Tang started her career in tech, but left for culinary school in 2015. She worked in bakeries and restaurants all over the Bay Area and landed an externship at the three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca while three months pregnant. She counts herself as the first woman to have breastfed while working at the illustrious Catalonian establishment. Joyce founded Bake Sum as a pop-up in the midst of the 2020 pandemic. The bakery has since grown into a pink storefront in Oakland where she delights fans with her fluffy, colorful, and creative takes on pastry.

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While this is a free event, we ask that all attendees register as we have limited space available. Tickets are for a mix of seating and standing room, come early for the best chance to get a seat! Please be mindful and let us know if you need to cancel so we can offer your spot to someone else. You can email us at info@preservedgoods.com.

All attendees will receive a 10% discount on post-demo purchases in our store.