The Book of Pintxos
Pintxos are the lifeblood of my adopted hometown, San Sebastián—they bring people together, serve as the raw material for urban legends, and are a source of pride for the locals. I’ve spent the last four years writing this fun, vibrant book. In it, you’ll find over 70 recipes for the most famous pintxos, along with the story of their creation and the history of the bars where they were born.
The history of the pintxo is a living one, and now in The Book of Pintxos it has been catalogued. From the prologue, by Juan Mari and Elena Arzak, to the mix and match sections in each chapter, this book gives you the inside track on the world of the pintxo and the ability to create them flawlessly in your own kitchen.
Pintxos are the perfect party food. Find out how they have becom the tiny pieces of culinary art they are today in my book, The Book of Pintxos. USA Book Tour dates coming soon! Stay tuned by signing up for my newsletter.
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“Cozying up to a bar in San Sebastián with a cold glass of sagardo while sampling a myriad of pintxos is pure gastronomic bliss and an experience that any food lover needs to indulge in at least once in their life. If you can’t, Mart Buckley’s The Book of Pintos is the next best thing.””
To purchase
You can buy my book online or in your local bookstore.
USA
HBG
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books-a-Million
Bookshop
Canada
Amazon.ca
Australia
Booktopia
New Zealand
The Mighty Ape
2024 BOOK TOUR
Tuesday, April 9 - Birmingham, AL
4:30pm-6:30pm| Cocktail Event
Limited spaces, tickets here.
Bottega Restaurant
2922, 2240 Highland Ave
Birmingham, AL 35205
Wednesday, April 10 - Washington, DC
7pm | An Evening Celebrating The Book of Pintxos
Limited spaces, tickets here.
Bold Fork Books & Nido Wine Shop + Market
3064 Mt Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Thursday, April 11 - Saratoga Springs, NY
6pm | Pintxos: A Taste of Spain’s Basque Country
SOLD OUT
Saratoga Performing Arts Center in partnership with Franklin Square Market
108 Avenue of the Pines
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saturday, April 13 - New York, NY
1pm-3pm | Author Signing + Snacking
Open to the public.
Despaña
408 Broome St
New York, NY 10013
Sunday, April 14 - New York, NY
4pm | Tasting, Talk + Signing with Ernesto’s
SOLD OUT
Platform by JBF
25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
Tuesday, April 16 - Los Angeles, CA
7pm | Author Talk in conversation Sandra Cordero
Limited spaces, tickets here.
Now Serving
Far East Plaza, Ground Floor
727 N. Broadway., Unit 133
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Wednesday, April 17 - Los Angeles, CA
From 5pm | PINTXOS Pop-Up
Dinner Service with Pintxos, reservations here.
A.O.C West Hollywood
8700 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Thursday, April 18 - Seattle, WA
6:30pm | Author Talk with Aran Goyoaga
Limited spaces, tickets here.
Book Larder
4252 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
BASQUE COUNTRY
I've spent the last several years developing this very special book. It is the book the Basques deserve—a look at their most traditional, beloved recipes, complete with the history behind each one and the step-by-step process for recreating them, wherever you are in the world.
My time in the Basque Country has shaped my beliefs and attitude toward food. From the prologue, by Bittor Arginzoniz of Asador Etxebarri, to the glossary on Basque words, this book is a labor of love dedicated to one of the world's most special people.
The Basques are a unique, noble people that are, most importantly, obsessed with good eating. Find out why (and what Basque cooking is really about) in my book, Basque Country. Come visit me on my book tour at an event near you.
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“Marti is an Alabama girl with the heart of a Basque. Her book takes you inside the homes, bars, restaurants, and even the txokos (the private dining clubs) of Basque Country in a way that Americans have never seen before. This is truly insider access, an authentic look at the traditions of one of the most incredible culinary regions of the world.”
To purchase
You can buy my book online or in your local bookstore.
USA
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Books A Million
IndieBound
international readers
Australia
Angus & Robertson
Other Parts of the World
Book Depository
AHORA EN CASTELLANO
“Un verdadero acceso privilegiado, una mirada auténtica a las tradiciones de una de las regiones culinarias más sorprendentes del mundo.” —José Andrés
El País Vasco no solo posee más restaurantes con estrellas Michelin per cápita que cualquier otra región del mundo, sino que su confluencia única de mar y montaña, valores y tradición, conforma cada rincón de su apasionante gastronomía, desde pinchos para acompañar una copa de vino hasta las comidas informales que se sirven en las legendarias sociedades gastronómicas.
Sin embargo, el País Vasco es algo más que un lugar un poco inaccesible, un enigma para la mayoría de los foráneos. Hasta ahora. Marti Buckley, una chef americana, periodista y apasionada inmigrante vasca, nos desvela los misterios de este mundo gastronómico uniendo sus recetas basadas principalmente en los ingredientes con historias de la tradición y la cocina vascas, todo acompañado con magníficas fotografías de comida y lugares. Y, sorpresa: es una cocina que queremos comer y que podemos elaborar fácilmente. No utiliza ingredientes exóticos o técnicas aparatosas. Se basa en la actitud: cómo empezar con ese pescado o corte de carne perfecto o el tomate con el punto óptimo de maduración y obtener su intenso sabor inherente. Es la unión de la simplicidad y el refinamiento, junto con la alegría de cocinar para la familia y los amigos.
2018 BOOK TOUR
Saturday, September 1 - Atlanta, GA
4pm - 6pm | An Afternoon in Basque Country
Limited spaces, tickets here.
Cooks & Soldiers
691 14th Street NW at Howell Mill Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Sunday, September 2 - Decatur, GA
1:15-2:00p | Cooking Demo
FREE
Decatur Book Festival Cooking Stage
101 E Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030
Tuesday, September 4 - San Francisco, CA
6:30 - 8:30pm | Basque Country: Book Launch Pintxos Party
Limited spaces, tickets here.
Civic Kitchen
2961 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Wednesday, September 5 - Seattle, WA
6:30 - 8:00pm | Author Talk with guest Aran Goyoaga
FREE, RSVP here
Book Larder
4252 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
Saturday, September 8 - New York, NY
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Basque Happy Hour, Conversation + Signing
FREE, purchase of book includes a kalimotxo!
Archestratus Books + Foods
160 Huron St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Monday, September 10 - Washington, DC
Time TBA | Basque Country Dinner
Limited spaces, tickets here.
Mola Restaurant
3155 Mt Pleasant St NW
Washington, DC 20010
Tuesday, September 11 - Birmingham, AL
Time TBA | Cocktail Event
Limited spaces, for tickets please email info@bottegarestaurant.com or call 205.939.1000
Bottega Restaurant
2922, 2240 Highland Ave
Birmingham, AL 35205
Wednesday, September 12 - New Orleans, LA
Time TBA | Basque Country Dinner
Limited spaces, for tickets please call 504.525.4455
Bayona
430 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70112