Cookbook Launch & Author Signing

📚 Book Launch & Signing: Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook
🗓 Saturday, May 18 | 📍 Maricel’s Kitchen, East Brunswick, NJ

Celebrate the launch of Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook with an unforgettable afternoon at Maricel’s Kitchen, where food, culture, and community come together.

🌟 4:00–6:00 PM – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (All are welcome! Free Tix Required)
Meet Chef Maricel, get your cookbook signed, and enjoy light bites inspired by her favorite recipes from the book.

📖 Cookbooks will be available for purchase at the event at a special discounted price.
Get your copy signed by Chef Maricel and make it a keepsake from this unforgettable day!

The event is open for two hours, but feel free to come by at any time during your time slot—pick up your book, enjoy a tasting, say hello to Maricel, and stay as long or as little as you like.

Learn how her journey from Manila to Maricel’s Kitchen has inspired thousands to cook boldly and connect deeply.

Whether you’re a loyal fan or just discovering Filipino and Asian home cooking, you’re invited to share in this milestone moment.

🎟 Admission is free. Books will be available for purchase!

Join us for a joyful afternoon celebrating the launch of Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook—a heartfelt journey through the flavors of Asia, brought to life by award-winning chef and storyteller, Chef Maricel Gentile.

✨ Meet Maricel in person
✨ Enjoy light tastings inspired by the book
✨ Get your cookbook signed
✨ Hear behind-the-scenes stories of her culinary path—from her Lola’s kitchen in Manila to the Food Network and beyond.

Whether you're a longtime fan, an aspiring home cook, or simply curious about the bold, soulful world of Asian cuisine, this event will inspire and delight.

📖 Books will be available for purchase on-site and Pre-order(s) can be picked up, signed and personalized/

This is a FREE event, but space is limited. RSVP today to save your spot and be part of this special milestone.

Do you love Asian cuisine but feel overwhelmed trying to recreate it at home?

Many home cooks struggle with:

• Finding authentic recipes that are simple yet true to traditional flavors.
• Understanding which ingredients to buy and where to find them.
• Navigating complex cooking techniques that seem intimidating.

With Maricel’s Simply Asian Cookbook, you don’t need to be a professional chef or have access to specialty stores to cook incredible Filipino, Cantonese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean dishes. This book makes Asian home cooking approachable, fun, and delicious.

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“Chef Maricel has a way of making Asian cooking approachable.
I love how she explains everything in such an engaging way!” – Anna L.

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“A very yummy group of recipes and a heartwarming story sure to nourish the belly
and heart of any family.” — Liz B.

Maricel Gentile is not just an expert in Asian cuisine—she’s a passionate teacher who has helped thousands of home cooks discover the joy of cooking Asian dishes with confidence.

• With appearances on The Food Network, Hulu, and PBS, Chef Maricel Gentile brings her rich culinary heritage and teaching experience to your kitchen.
• Her hands-on teaching approach makes even the most intricate dishes easy to master.
• Every recipe in this book reflects her personal journey—from learning in her Lola’s kitchen in Manila, to New York Restaurants, to founding Maricel’s Kitchen where she teaches thousands of people a year.

Let Maricel be your guide to mastering Asian flavors in your own kitchen.