05/29/26 - Demo & Author Talk: Diaspora Spice Co.
Join us for a very special talk, demo, and tasting with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy, co-authors of the highly anticipated Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook . A book signing will follow the talk and demonstration.
Time & Location
- Friday May 29th, 2026 from 6 pm – 7:30 pm
- Preserved, 5540 College Ave, Oakland CA 94618
About the Event
We have been long time fans and vendors of Diaspora Spice Co. products from their inception and couldn't be more thrilled to spotlight this queer and woman-of-color owned local business. Diaspora Spice Co. is renowned for empowering South Asian regenerative spice farms and making the highest potency, freshest spices available to home cooks.
Their cookbook features recipes collected from spice farm partners and adapted for California kitchens. The beautifully designed book includes guides on how to build pantry staples such as spice blends, chutneys and pickles, and traditional Indian and Sri Lankan snacks. Co-authors Sana and Asha will sample their Gongura Pappu Recipe and demonstrate making the tadka, a fundamental Indian cooking technique where spices, herbs, and aromatics are bloomed in hot oil to release fat-soluble flavors.
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All attendees must reserve a ticket 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-event purchases in our store.