TABASCO^® COMMUNITY COOKBOOK AWARDS

2003 National Winners

1st place winner
A Celebration of Herbs: Recipes from the Huntington Herb Garden

2nd place winner
Provisions and Politics

3rd place winner
Monhegan Island Cooks: Recipes - Art - Poetry

A Celebration of Herbs: Recipes from the Huntington Herb Garden
In selecting A Celebration of Herbs: Recipes from the Huntington Herb Garden, the judges were unanimous in their praise of this unique and classy cookbook. "Passionate!" "Spectacular!" "Beautiful Art!" "The book takes a very narrow topic [cooking with fresh herbs] and expands it in an exceptional and extraordinary way," remarked one judge. "Traditional and contemporary at the same time," this book exemplifies the beauty and power of the community cookbook spirit.

A sampling of recipes includes Basil-Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp, Autumn Apple Soup, Plum-Grilled Pork Chops, Pinto Bean, Sausage & Fennel Gratin, Apple Cider with Sage and Marjoram-Infused Peach Ice Cream.

A Celebration of Herbs: Recipes from the Huntington Herb Garden
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, California 91108
Price: $29.95 plus $4.00 s/h
Contact: Peggy Park Bernal
626.405.2138
Web site: www.huntington.org

Proceeds promote and advance education and research programs at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, which include fellowships, conferences, lectures and research resources.

Provisions and Politics
The "historical and entertaining" Provisions and Politics is a cookbook that seamlessly weaves local culinary tradition with American history. First Lady Sarah Childress Polk, reputed as a wonderful entertainer and host, would have been proud that this book bears her name and sense of style. As one judge noted, "the cookbook is organized around entertaining and hosting parties, much like Mrs. Polk, who was known as a great hostess," and contains menus and historical anecdotes for Polk Spring Pilgrimage Luncheon, St. John's Whitsunday Picnic, Polk Porch Supper and Cocktail Party Buffet.

Recipes for these, and other, special occasions include Blueberry-Stuffed French Toast, Barbecued Pecans, Blue Cheese Mushrooms, Quail Stuffed with Oysters and Macaroon Pudding.

Provisions and Politics
James K. Polk Memorial Association
301-305 West Seventh Street
Columbia, Tennessee 38402
Price: 25.95 plus $1.95 s/h
Contact: Lisa Butler
931.388.2354
Web site: www.jameskpolk.com

Proceeds fund the operation, maintenance, preservation and restoration of The Polk Ancestral Home, its properties and grounds; and perpetuate the memory of the eleventh President of the United States, James K. Polk.

Monhegan Island Cooks: Recipes - Art - Poetry
Monhegan Island Cooks: Recipes - Art - Poetry is a book that captures the spirit of the traditional New England coast perfectly, from its abundance of seafood recipes to individual notes, stories, art and poetry celebrating this region. As one judge expressed, "This cookbook reflects the community: every recipe is from the community and of the community." The judges noted that the "illustrations in the book are very handsome and help convey the rustic nature of the book and the community that inspired it."

Recipes from this lovely collection include Garlic Baked Mussels, Ruth's Fish Chowdah, Island Rhubarb Muffins, Zucchini Feta Pancakes, Salmon Baked Under Horseradish Sauce and Winter Peach Pie.

Monhegan Island Cooks: Recipes - Art - Poetry
Monhegan Memorial Library
1 Library Lane
Monhegan, Maine 04852
Price: $20.00 plus $4.00 s/h
Contact: DeDe Little
207.596.0549
Email: monlib@monhegan.lib.me.us

Proceeds fund Monhegan Library's programs and services, which includes providing books and other resources for the Island's winter and summer communities, a variety of adult and children programs and much needed computer access on an island with limited and often sporadic mail service.