And yet another Summer draws to a close. True, this one was hot, sticky, unbearably humid, and often smelly (I spent more time in the city than out of it), but I will still sort of miss it. But not too much. I am more of a Fall type guy anyway.

At Baked, we are really looking forward to Fall-crisp, cool, leaf-changing, pumpkin spice-scented, hoodie-wearing Fall. It is our favorite time of year (I can only assume all bakers are crazy for Fall), and this one, in particular, is shaping up to be extra special. We have a brand new cookbook, Baked Elements, coming out (more about this book in a forthcoming post) and we have an amazing multi-city tour planned in support of it. We are probably coming to a city near you and we can’t wait to meet you.

We really enjoy touring. It gives us both a chance to chat with faraway fans and friends, and eat our way through bakeries across the United States.

Our Fall tour is broken up into two parts. Part One is presented by our partner, Williams-Sonoma, and you should really come to one of these events, because A) we will be there and we want to meet you and B) because we have FREE stuff with us. And not just your regular free stuff – we have incredibly cool and expensive door prizes at each stop along the Williams-Sonoma tour…like Le Creuset 5 1/2 quart Dutch Oven in Ocean, Edgeware Adjustable Manual Knife Sharpener, Edgeware Yellow Better Zester and a Baked Loaf Pan! FOLKS…one more time FREE STUFF! Even if you don’t want to see us, it might make sense to at least show up and pretend (just saying) because you might walk home with something FREE. Snacks, Signings, and Demos at every event as well.

All of our Williams-Sonoma Tour Dates are below. We will detail Part Two of our tour in another post in the very near future.

WILLIAMS SONOMA TOUR DATES

Columbus Circle
Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 2:00pm
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, 10019
(212) 581-1146

Mall at Short Hills
Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 2:00pm
1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ, 07078
(973) 467-3641

King of Prussia
Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 6:00pm
160 North Gulph Road, King Of Prussia, PA, 19406
(610) 265-5970

Kenwood Towne Center
Friday, September 14, 2012 at 6:00pm
7875 Montgomery, Cincinnati, OH, 45236
(513) 793-3445

The Arboretum Market
Sunday, September 16, 2012, 2:00pm
9722 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX, 78759
(512) 231-1813

Lenox Square
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 5:00pm
3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326
(404) 812-1703

King Street Kress Bldg
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 12:00pm
281 King Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
(843) 723-5373

Annapolis Mall
Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 6:00pm
1705 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD, 21401
(410) 571-0589

Winter Park
Friday, October 12, 2012 at 12:00pm
142 Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL, 32789
(407) 628-5900

Boca Raton Town Center
Monday, October 15, 2012 at 6:00pm
6000 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL, 33431
(561) 620-0245

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only legal U.S. residents of the 50 United States and DC who are 18 years old or older. Must be present to win; see Official Rules at the event for additional eligibility restrictions, prize descriptions/restrictions/values, odds, and complete details; void where prohibited.