TABASCO^® COMMUNITY COOKBOOK AWARDS

2001 National Winners

1st place winner
California Fresh Harvest: A Seasonal Journey through Northern California

2nd place winner
Entirely Entertaining: In The Bonnet House Style

3rd place winner
Art Fare: A Commemorative Celebration of Art & Food

California Fresh Harvest:
A Seasonal Journey through Northern California
The selection of California Fresh Harvest: A Seasonal Journey through Northern California by the judges was unanimous; as one judge said, the book "supports the feeling and spirit of the East Bay communities." Not only is the book filled with well-developed recipes and a great narrative, it is also representative of Northern California. Each section of the book effectively highlights a part of the bountiful harvests and variety of food customs found in this region, and the recipes "work beautifully" to offer readers a true reflection of the breadth and depth of the local cuisine, which is incredibly rich and diverse.

A sampling of recipes includePork Tenderloin with Apricot Ginger Sauce, Blueberry Nectarine Cobbler, Butternut Squash Soup with Sage, Candied Ginger Shortcakes with Peaches and Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese.

California Fresh Harvest:
A Seasonal Journey through Northern California
The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc.
3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd., suite 365
Lafayette, CA 94549
Price: $26.95 plus $4.00 s/h
Contact: Elizabeth Wolfe
510.346.2665

Proceeds fund ongoing support for children and family services throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties in the San Bay area.

Entirely Entertaining: In The Bonnet House Style
The charming Entirely Entertaining: In The Bonnet House Style successfully captures the essence of the classic and simple, yet elegant, Southern lifestyle, centering its theme on the culture and artistic life of south Florida that preceded today’s eclectic and relaxed way of life. An exclusive beachfront property that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Bonnet House was the winter residence for two artists, Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, and is now a house museum open to the public for tours.

The cookbook features a selection of recipes that includes Asparagus with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis, Vidalia Onion Pie, Grouper Sautéed with Tomatoes, Pine Nuts and Goat Cheese, Grilled Chicken and Pear Salad, Peach Soufflé and Creamy Coconut Pie.

Entirely Entertaining: In The Bonnet House Style
Bonnet House and Gardens Fort Lauderdale, Florida
900 Birch Road
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Price: 22.95 plus $4.00 s/h
Contact: Barbara Cooper
954.563.5393

Proceeds fund education outreach, tour transportation and other projects instrumental in the running and beautification of Bonnet House, a historic Florida house museum.

Art Fare: A Commemorative Celebration of Art & Food
Art Fare: A Commemorative Celebration of Art & Food is "a feast for the eyes." From its glossy cover to the spectacular color photographs inside, this contemporary, upbeat cookbook succeeds in illustrating beautiful menus for exceptional dining experiences. In celebration of the centennial year of The Toledo Museum of Art, the cookbook contains 200 recipes indicative of the Midwest, complemented by images of food-related pieces from the Museum’s collection of paintings and decorative arts.

Recipes include Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic and Rosemary, Salmon with Pineapple Salsa, Roasted Cornish Hens with Honey Mustard Glaze, Salmon Mushroom Quiche and Macadamia Banana Cream Pie.

Art Fare: A Commemorative Celebration of Art & Food
The Toledo Museum of Art Aides
2445 Monroe Street
Toledo, OH 43620
Price: $29.95 plus $5.00 s/h
Contact: Marilyn Arbaugh
419.254.5771 x7358

Proceeds fund the Special Endowment Fund created for the Toledo Museum of Art, which allows the museum to remain free for everyone and maintain the School of Art and Design. The Fund also supports the construction of a new Center for Glass to house the museum’s internationally recognized glass collection.