10 Finalists from our 10th Annual Contest (2009)
Fanfare – The Feast and the Festival
Skaneateles Festival
Skaneateles, NY
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What goes better with music than food? Judging by this cookbook, nothing! You can almost hear the music playing while looking through the beautifully orchestrated artwork, photos, and delicious recipes. The tune of your stomach growling will become louder as you read recipes such as Cracklin French Toast with Creamy Vanilla Sauce & Fresh Strawberries and Farfalle al Salmone. Also included is a history of the festival and memorable photos, which will make you want to attend yourself.
Proceeds Support: Skaneateles Festival
Cookbook Gross Sales: $12,020
Group’s Web Site: www.skanfest.org
3rd Place
WINNER
Culinary Classics
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Association of Faculty & Friends
Hershey, PA
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Created for the advancement of the Palliative Care Service, this outstanding cookbook immediately catches the eye with its vibrant cover. The sunflower represents the international symbol of hope as the spirit for palliative care. By reading the recipes, you’ll find delicious entrées (Gardener’s Ratatouille), food for entertaining (Donald’s Delicious Dry-Rubbed Ribs), and unique international dishes (Swedish, Polish, Italian, Greek, Caribbean, and more). Photos on dividers showcase some of the recipes found in the cookbook, as well as delightful food quotes.
Proceeds Support: Palliative Care Service
Cookbook Gross Sales: $29,100
Group’s Web Site: www.pennstatehershey.org/web/aff/home
Sweet Success – Tempting Treats to Delight Your Spirit
Waiting for a Cure Foundation
Hattiesburg, MS
Filled exclusively with desserts and candies, this fun-loving cookbook has a serious mission – helping uninsured breast cancer patients. The front cover and dividers showcase bright, cheerful artwork by cancer survivors and friends. If you think the artwork looks yummy enough to nibble, you’ll really love the recipes (most of which were submitted by breast cancer survivors). Decadent treats sure to please your sweet tooth include Devil’s Food Strawberry-Cream Cake, Cranberry Raisin Cheesecake, Apricot Cream Cheese Cookies, and much more. This is the group’s third successful cookbook to date!
Proceeds Support: Uninsured Breast Cancer
Patients
Cookbook Gross Sales: $30,000
Group’s Web Site: www.waiting4acure.org
A Fare to Remember – 40 Years of Time-Tested Recipes for
Every Occasion
Mount Lebanon Junior Women’s Club
Mt. Lebanon, PA
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Tour the community of Mt. Lebanon with this commemorative cookbook. Each divider features photos and information to highlight a different neighborhood in this close-knit town. The true stars of this cookbook, however, are the recipes. Local celebrities, including Chef Randy Tozzie, submitted tried and true recipes for every taste, including Apple Soy Flank Steak with Pomegranate Butter, Mandarin Orange Chicken with Honey Sesame Glaze, and Caramel Buttercream Tartlets. Just as the title claims, this cookbook truly is A Fare to Remember.
Proceeds Support: Greater Pittsburgh Community
Food Bank
Cookbook Gross Sales: $10,300
Church’s Web Site: www.mljwc.com
Taste of the Beaches
Beach Business Group (BBG)
Chesapeake Beach, MD
One Taste of the Beaches will leave you wanting more! Regional cuisine, such as Chesapeake Mango and Shrimp Curry and Grilled Rockfish in Lime Marinade, delights taste buds, while the full-color divider photos capture the sights of the Chesapeake Bay area. Divider backs include information about area beaches, landmarks, shopping, dining, and a guide to picking steamed crabs. Before you’re even done flipping through this cookbook, you’ll be booking your next vacation to the Twin Beaches (Chesapeake and North Beach).
Proceeds Support: Bayside Boys & Girls
Club and BBG Programs
Cookbook Gross Sales: $20,000
Group’s Web Site: www.beachbusinessgroup.org
High Desert Delights
Eagle Crest Women’s Golf Group
Redmond, OR
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Breathtaking views of the Eagle Crest Golf Course and area landscape adorn the cover and dividers of this cookbook, making you feel like you’re in the midst of Central Oregon’s beautiful high desert. You won’t find any sand traps – only mouthwatering recipes, like Pear Salad with Gorgonzola, Beef Fillet in Puff Pastry with Madeira Sauce, and Luscious Limoncello-Mascarpone Mixed Berries. Plus, an informative wine guide can be found in the back, making this cookbook a hole-in-one.
Proceeds Support: Redmond
High School Girl's Golf Program
Cookbook Gross Sales: $5,950
Group’s Web Site: ecwgg.ghinclub.com
Taste and See That the Lord Is Good
Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Women
Mount Pleasant, SC
This eye-catching cookbook is packed with nearly 600 pages of delicious recipes! Whether you’re looking for something healthy (Fool Proof Beef Tenderloin), kid-friendly (Pizza Bread), or sweet (Frosty Mint Ice Cream Pie), you’ll find a variety of must-have recipes to satisfy every taste. There is even a section of recipes from area restaurants. You’ll also find fun dividers featuring artwork from the church’s Sunday School classes and a history of the church dating back to the American Revolution. Proceeds support Pattison’s Academy, a pediatric rehabilitation facility and school for children with multiple and severe disabilities.
Proceeds Support: Pattison’s Academy
Cookbook Gross Sales: $24,365
Group’s Web Site: www.mppc.net
1st Place
WINNER
A. Lincoln Cookbook – A Cookbook of Epic Portions
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Springfield, IL
Just one glance at this elegant cookbook will have you hooked. Once you begin reading, you’ll find more to entice you, including elegant photos of Lincoln family items and an informative DVD about the museum. Of course, the recipes also impress. The first section includes many Lincoln-era recipes (some of which were even enjoyed by our 16th president himself), such as Caramel Ice Cream, Brown Chicken Fricassee, and Lincoln’s Favorite White Cake. You’ll love this cookbook – Honest Abe guarantees it!
Proceeds Support: ALPLM Volunteer Services
Department
Cookbook Gross Sales: $61,047
Group’s web site: www.alplm.org
2nd Place
WINNER
Paws to Celebrate
Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary
Birmingham, AL
This cookbook’s bold, colorful artwork may be what catches your attention; however, you’ll be captivated by the love and devotion that is apparent on every page. Delightful dividers feature original artwork and appropriately pet-themed titles. Whether you would like “Ap-pet-izers & Whisker Wetters” or “Tail Waggin’ Tidbits,” you find delicious recipes for yourself and your pets. After feeding your stomach, feed your soul by reading through the personal pages. You’ll find warm-hearted poems and helpful pet-care tips.
Proceeds Support: Greater Birmingham Humane
Society
Cookbook Gross Sales: $30,000
Group’s Web Site: www.gbhs.org
Cooking with the Arts – Meals and Music in Support of Culture
Works of Dayton
Culture Works
Dayton, OH
If you ever have to sing or dance for your supper, look no further than this festive cookbook. It not only features a variety of recipes and full-color dividers, but also information about the art programs, fun dividers titles (such as “Dress Rehearsal” and “Overture”), unique cooking tips, and even an audio CD with jazz music. With tantalizing recipes like Chicken Crepes with Asparagus and Bourbon-Pecan Tart with Chocolate Drizzle, you’ll give this cookbook a standing ovation!
Proceeds Support: Culture Works Campaign for the Arts
Cookbook Gross Sales: $14,175
Group’s Web Site: www.cultureworks.org