10 Finalists from our 9th Annual Contest (2008)
More than Recipes...a Gift of Love
Iris Garden Club
Texhoma, OK
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Just as the title states, this cookbook is a gift of love to all who use it. Along with being full of delectable recipes, like Morning Glory Muffins, Sage Breakfast Strata, and Fried Green Tomatoes, this cookbook plants a seed in the soul. The full-color dividers display pictures of Texhoma and the Iris Garden Club, as well as inspirational quotes to live by everyday. The original cover artwork turns this cookbook into a garden bursting with color.
Proceeds Support: Texhoma Golf and Walking Park
Cookbook Gross Sales: $12,000
Cooking Up Reynolds History – Celebrating 60 Years in Celina,
Ohio (1948 - 2008)
Reynolds & Reynolds Company
Reynolds Employees & Retirees
Celina, OH
Cook up history with a company that goes the extra mile. This cookbook is a celebration of 60 years of business, filled with history, pictures, and over 700 scrumptious recipes. Cooking and caring go hand-in-hand with this company, which uses the proceeds from this cookbook to aid its employees and their families during times of hardship. They won’t be the only people to benefit when you use this cookbook, though. The cookbook contains 11 categories with entire sections devoted to slow cooker, grilling, pie, and lo-cal recipes.
Proceeds Support: Reynolds & Reynolds Employee Care Fund
Cookbook Gross Sales: $22,500
Historic Madison – Party on the Porch at Valley Farm
Valley Farm Community Association
Madison, GA
Travel back in time with this cookbook full of enchanting Southern recipes. The elegant cover and dividers bring the history of Valley Farm and downtown Madison to life with watercolor paintings by the late area artist, Erik Baurose. The recipes are sure to delight, too. Enjoy a Kentucky Derby Mint Julep and some South Georgia Chocolate Cake and feel yourself slip away to the past. Flavorful and thoughtful, this cookbook is the Belle of the Ball!
Proceeds Support: Historic Preservation of Newsom Farmhouse and Valley Farm
Cookbook Gross Sales: $12,925
1st Place Winner
Recipes & Remembrances – Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Celebrates 150 Years
Pine Street Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg, PA
Celebrate 150 years of faith and fellowship with this memorable cookbook. Filled to the brim with current and historical pictures, interesting tidbits about Pine Street Church, and delicious recipes, this cookbook is a wonderful addition to any kitchen. A variety of traditional and unique recipes, including Sunday’s Best Beef Roast and Plum and Raspberry Cake, make this cookbook a treasure of recipes.
Proceeds Support: Pine Street Presbyterian Church’s 150th Anniversary
Celebration
Cookbook Gross Sales: $8,595
Church’s Web Site: www.pinestreet.org
Your Ticket to a Great Meal
Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc.
Fort Smith, AR
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This clever company cookbook lives up to its name. From a company over 100 years old that prints tickets for events, the cookbook itself is one ticket worth waiting in line for. You’ll discover an array of mouth-watering recipes, including Avocado Crabmeat Cocktail, Spinach and Artichokes with Flair, and Millionaire Pie. The creative dividers with recipe names on tickets, combined with a dazzling cover, result in a visual delight sure to captivate any audience.
Proceeds Support: United Way of Fort Smith Area
Cookbook Gross Sales: $6,675
Company’s Web Site: www.wwlinc.com
Serve it Up! Recipes & Tennis Talk
Florida Yacht Club and Timuquana Country Club Tennis Teams
Jacksonville, FL
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Score the game point when you use this one-of-a-kind cookbook – tennis lessons have never been so delicious! Along with a full court of recipes, this cookbook offers tennis tips from the pros at Timuquana Country Club and the Florida Yacht Club. Whether you’re craving Roasted Pear Stuffing, Apple-Raisin French Toast Casserole, or Pecan Crusted Tilapia, look no further than this eclectic cookbook. The crowd-pleasing recipes are sure to help you win no matter who you serve!
Proceeds Support: MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation
Cookbook Gross Sales: $6,750
Group’s Web Site: www.thefloridayachtclub.org
2nd Place Winner
Food, Friendship and the Family Table
A Collection of Treasured Recipes from the Kinkaid School
The Kinkaid School
Houston, TX
With 15 categories and nearly 900 recipes to choose from, this cookbook has it all. Colorful, original artwork and photos from students provide a feast for the eyes, while the variety of recipes is sure to complete any collection. Whether you want to sample some of the school’s Falcon Fare (school favorites) or try a recipe from the Going Bananas section (anything with bananas), this cookbook will teach you a lesson or two in the kitchen. Wildly successful, this cookbook far exceeded the school’s fundraising goals.
Proceeds Support: The Kinkaid School Libraries
Cookbook Gross Sales: $47,500
Group’s Web Site: www.kinkaid.org
By Land or By Sea – Recipes for Landlubbers and Swabbies!
Caloosahatchee Marching & Chowder Society
Cape Coral, FL
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Get ready for smooth sailing with this unique cookbook. Original artwork adorns the cover and inside pages, helping you catch the spirit of the sea. Besides fantastic recipes, like A Fish Stew from Southern Italy, Rork’s Gator Hammock Shrimp for Two, and many winning chowder and chili cook-off contest recipes, this cookbook is in ship-shape with preparation and cooking tips for landlubbers and swabbies alike. Forget the SOS signal; this cookbook is the perfect life preserver – an absolute must-have provision for any galley.
Proceeds Support: Cape Coral Caring Center
Cookbook Gross Sales: $4,010
Group’s web site: www.cmcs-sail.org
Third Place Winner
Your Culinary Companion, Volume II
The Cookbook for Cairn Terrier Lovers and Friends
Col. Potter Cairn Rescue Network
Romoland, CA
Animal lovers of any kind will enjoy this heartwarming cookbook. Created to benefit the rescue of Cairn Terriers, the cookbook’s generous 753 recipes also include special recipes for four-legged friends, such as Bow-Wow Biscuits and I-tail-ian Meatballs. Dedicated volunteers created the cover and divider artwork featuring Cairn Terriers and wrote many of the tender-hearted poems throughout the cookbook.
Proceeds Support: Rescue of Cairn Terriers
Cookbook Gross Sales: $20,100
Group’s Web Site: www.cairnrescue.com
Comings and Goings: Recipes for Annapolis Living
New Annapolitans
Annapolis, MD
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A small ripple has turned into a tidal wave of success for this charming, yet practical cookbook. Images on the cover and inside pages capture the rich history of Annapolis and the colorful wildlife of the Chesapeake Bay area, making this aptly-named cookbook more than just a culinary delight. Full of easy-to-make, easy-to-take recipes, such as Crab Louis Salad, this cookbook is a must-have for anytime company’s coming – or when you’re the company. This cookbook has been the single most successful fundraiser in the club’s 23 year history – now in its fourth printing!
Proceeds Support: Anne Arundel Abuse and Domestic Violence Program and Arundel
House of Hope
Cookbook Gross Sales: $53,022
Group’s Web Site: www.annapolitans.org