2006 Winners
See our press release (PDF) and a sample recipe from each book.
First Place: $3,000
The Pink Palate
Cancer Survivors and Patients
of Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
Judges' Comments:
“A fun and colorful cookbook. The intro section is very
nice – uplifting.
The bright colors really pull it together. Fun recipes. Good job!”
~
Diana McMillen
“... The fact that we’ve all been touched by the disease [gives]
this cookbook mass appeal.”
~ Kristy Halley Speers
Second Place: $1,500
The Charlotte Herb Guild Cooks Again
The Charlotte Herb Guild
Charlotte, NC
Judges' Comments:
“Nice variety of recipes and helpful specialty pages.”
~ Kristy
Halley Speers
“Outstanding assortment of recipes using herbs. They look delicious.
Fun herb dividers. Good Job!”
~ Diana McMillen
“Very interesting recipes! Unique.”
~ Joy Taylor
Third Place: $750
Recipes of Our Heritage
PAST Foundation
Ada, OK
Judges' Comments:
“It’s a history lesson in a cookbook. I like the way it’s
organized. The personal stories are especially nice. Good job!”
~ Diana
McMillen