On Saturday, December 7, Marisa will host a reading at Humphry Slocombe’s Dogpatch location (699 22nd St, San Francisco). Guests will get an early taste of Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate, her debut novel, hitting shelves December 9. The story centers on a magical cooking competition called The Golden Whisk, inspired by her time on Top Chef, Food Network Challenge, and the legendary Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie.
To sweeten the event, the Humphry Slocombe team will debut their holiday hot chocolate flavor, paired with all-you-can-eat ice cream and an extra sprinkle of seasonal fun.
Event Details:
Public Event: 1–2 p.m.
Humphry Slocombe, Dogpatch
Highlights:
* Marisa reads the first chapter of Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate
* Hot chocolate tasting + new holiday flavor reveal
* First 25 public attendees receive a free scoop, secret recipe card, and golden whisk bookmark
* Book preorder raffle with prizes including signed ARCs, Humphry Slocombe gift cards, and Marisa’s custom Valrhona chocolates featuring edible illustrations from the novel
* People can purchase their very own copy of Marisa’s new novel at the event too!!!!!!
This event promises the perfect dash of holiday magic — where culinary creativity meets storytelling over a cup of (hot) chocolate.
