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A Busy Cook's Guide to Spices, How to Introduce New Flavors to Everyday Meals by Linda Murdock. Bellwether Books PO BOX 9757 Denver, CO 80209. sales@bellwetherbooks.com. www.bellwetherbooks.com
"Over 10,000 books sold! "This book is wonderful for a person like me who doesn't have a lot of background in combining spices/flavorings and foods. When I bought some lamb recently, all I had to do was check out the page relating to lamb to receive wonderful info on how to cook it, which seasonings go best with lamb and I even found some preparation ideas."-Janet Walsh, Denver, CO. Besides lamb, there is a food page for each vegetable, starch and meat with a list of spices that go best with each food. Charts include pairing wine with your spices, mixing your own ethnic blends, spice substitutions and seasonings for specific salads, sauces, seafood and soups. Also available on Amazon."

A Cook's Guide to Chicago by Marilyn Pocius. Lake Claremont Press; 4650 N. Rockwell St.; Chicago, IL 60625; 773/583-7800. lcp@lakeclaremont.com. www.lakeclaremont.com
"This is not a cookbook. It's a cook's book! 'A Cook's Guide to Chicago' takes you on a tasty romp through gourmet shops, ethnic supermarkets, chef's equipment stores, and much more. Follow author and chef Marilyn Pocius as she divulges the shortcuts to finding what you need and introduces you to new worlds of flavor that are waiting just outside your door. Where to find everything you need, and lots of things you didn't know you did! As with all of Lake Claremont's 30 books published in the past 10 years, Dan Poynter's 'The Self-Publishing Manual' was a useful source of information for this publication."

Acorns And Eat'em, A How-To Vegetarian Cookbook by Suellen Ocean. PO Box 444 Willits, CA 95490. oceanhose@pacific.net. www.oceanhose.com
"Complete directions for harvesting, preparing and recipes for cooking with acorns, also a field guide for Oaks. "Ocean...is a veritable Betty Crocker of the woodland..." Biography Magazine. American Survival Guide calls Acorns And Eat'em the best book on this subject."

Anton's Gifts in a Jar by Anton Anderssen. 4177 Garrick Av, Warren Mi 48091. hawaii@teacher.com. http://giftsinajar.go2click.com
" This book contains 200 old-fashioned folk, Amish, and gourmet country handcrafted food gifts and personal luxury recipes that fit in a quart mason jar. These are creative gifts for creative minds! In this book are recipes for soups, salsa, baby items, herbal potions, magic reindeer food, fisherman's soap, flower recipes, aromatherapy, tea, Christmas drinks, bath products, dip, cider, layered mixes for cookies. It is brand new for 2000. These recipes instruct how to make jars that can be placed in old-fashioned handcrafted cheer baskets. They are great for Mother's Day. The jars make lovely bridal and baby shower prizes. You can top the mason jars with your favorite quilt squares, cross-stitch, doilies, homespun fabric, and ribbons. This book and its projects are a hit during the gift-giving season! "

Apples, Apples Everywhere - Favorite Recipes From America's Orchards by Lee Jackson. P.O. Box 305 Maryville, MO 64468. images@cebridge.net. www.imagesunlimitedpub.com
"This cookbook takes you on a tour of some 70 orchards and cider mills who have provided their very best recipes. A short profile or history is given about some of the country's largest orchards, as well as many small entrepreneurial businesses. Tuck this one into a fruit basket! "

Barbecue Greats–Memphis Style by Carolyn Wells. 4245 Walnut, Kansas City MO 64111. kadler@pigoutpublications.com. www.pigoutpublications.com
"The only cookbook exclusively about Memphis-style BBQ. Dan Poynter's self-publishing book was responsible for this great cookbook! It's all about the BBQ restaurants, champion pitmasters, and their recipes for slow-smoked pork. $12.95 paperback"

Best of the Best from Alabama: Selected Recipes from Alabama's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Whether you prefer formal meals presented on fine china or simple country cooking on checkered tablecloths, Alabama's tasteful traditions, sumptuous style, and comfortable southern cooking can grace any table. Forty-five of the leading cookbooks from throughout the state have contributed their favorite recipes to create this remarkable collection."

Best of the Best from Alaska: Selected Recipes from Alaska's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com.
"Discover the wonder of Alaska . . . one delicious dish at a time . . .one fascinating fact at a time. Best of the Best from Alaska Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of the state's most popular recipes, surrounded by the history, customs, grandeur, and enormity that is Alaska. "

Best of the Best from Arizona Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Arizona's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Over 400 delicious recipes from 65 leading cookbooks are blended with photographs, interesting facts, original illustrations and a catalog of contributing cookbooks to create this remarkable collection of Arizona's favorite cooking. "

Best of the Best from Arkansas: Selected Recipes from Arkansas' Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Fifty-four of the leading cookbooks in Arkansas have selected favorite recipes to make up this outstanding collection. Along with tales and tidbits about Arkansas, this treasury of favorite recipes will enable you to capture its special cuisineand to taste its natural wonder."

Best of the Best from Big Sky Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Montana and Wyoming's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Indulge yourself in the big taste of Big Sky cooking! Best of the Best from Big Sky Cookbook invites you to recreate in your own kitchen the cooking style that is uniquely Big Sky! From Flathead Lake Monster Potatoes to Buffalo Stew, and Montana Huckleberry Chocolate Fleck Pie to Wyoming Whopper Cookies, enjoy all the most sought-after recipes from 68 of the regions leading cookbooks. "

Best of the Best from California Cookbook: Selected Recipes from California's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Best of the Best from California Cookbook preserves the unique taste of Californias food heritage with over 500 favorite recipes from more than 100 of the Golden States most outstanding cookbooks. "

Best of the Best from Colorado Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Colorado's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"From Denver to Durango, the Four-Corners to Ft. Collins, 66 of Colorado's leading cookbooks have contributed their most popular recipes to create this remarkable collection. From America's most picturesque state comes such Colorado favorites as Rocky Mountain Campfire Chili, Working Barn Stew, Smoked Chicken Pesto Quesadillas, and "Way Out West" Spareribs. "

Best of the Best from Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Utah's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com

Best of the Best from Florida Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Florida's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Since the original Best of the Best from Florida Cookbook was released in 1986, hundreds of wonderful new cookbooks have evolved from Florida's diverse cuisine. So many, in fact, that the editors felt Florida should be revisited with the release of a brand-new cookbook featuring a completely new collection of the most popular recipes from the Sunshine State's leading cookbooks. Best of the Best from Florida offers such delightful recipes as tender, flaky Baked Snapper Fillets, zesty Sandpipers Onion Tart, and refreshing Key Lime Rum Pie."

Best of the Best from Georgia Cookbok: Selected Recipes from Georgia's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"From Atlanta to Savannah, from Valdosta to Augusta, seventy-one of the leading cookbooks published throughout Georgia have contributed a sampling of their most popular recipes to create this remarkable collection. Each contributing cookbook is a Georgia favorite; each recipe selected is a prize. This is Georgia-style cooking at its best! "

Best of the Best from Great Plains Cookbook: Selected Recipes from the Favorite Cookbooks of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas by Gwen McKee and Barbara MOseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"From the Badlands to the Black Hills, around Mt. Rushmore and along the Oregon Trail, 88 cookbooks from all over North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas have contributed their favorite recipes to make up the impressive collection in Best of the Best from the Great Plains, the 27th book in Quail Ridge Press' renowned "Best of the Best" State Cookbook Series. "

Best of the Best from Hawaii Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Hawaii's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Invite the Spirit of Aloha into Your Kitchen With the Greatest Collection of Hawaiian Recipes Ever! Over 300 favorite recipes from 63 of Hawaiis leading cookbooks make up this extraordinary collection. These contributing cookbooks are listed in a special section along with ordering informationa treasure for anyone who collects cookbooks."

Best of the Best from Idaho: Selected Recipes from Idaho's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com

Best of the Best from Illinois: Selected Recipes from Illinois' Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Fifty-nine of the leading cookbooks in Illinois have selected their favorite recipes to make up this outstanding collection. This treasury of favorite recipes will enable everyone to enjoy the special cuisine of Illinois. Interesting facts and photographs add to the Land of Lincoln experience. "

Best of the Best from Indiana Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Indiana's Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"From Evansville to Fort Wayne, from the Ohio River to the Indiana Dunes, 57 of Indiana's leading cookbooks have contributed their favorite recipes to create this remarkable collection. From fancy dishes to back-on-the-farm country meals, this is Hoosier cooking at its best. "

Best of the Best from Iowa Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Iowa's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"The "land between two rivers"the Missouri and the Mississippiboasts good cooking from communities that pride themselves in preserving, protecting, and promoting their cultural and historic resources. Their food heritage is equally important. Bring the best Iowa recipes into your own kitchen. From hundreds of creative Iowa cooks, from eighty-nine outstanding Iowa cookbooks, these recipes are can't-wait-to-try-easy...all are make-it-again delicious! "

Best of the Best from Kentucky: Selected Recipes from Kentucky's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123.

Best of the Best from Louisiana Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Louisiana's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies. . .Crawfish Étouffée à la Arceneaux. . .Cajun Red Beans and Rice. . .Bananas Foster. . . LOUISIANA is a special place for a lot of reasons, one of which is the tradition of preparing and serving delicious food. Best of the Best from Louisiana has gathered together a selection of recipes that captures this truly unique culinary heritage. The fifty cookbooks that have contributed to this collection are all favorites in Louisiana. A sampling of each book's most popular recipes has been selected for inclusion. The resulting collection makes the Best of the Best from Louisiana a treasury of superb recipes and will enable everyone to be a part of Louisiana's special tradition of exquisite food. "

Best of the Best from Michigan by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Included in this book are recipes from over fifty leading cookbooks published throughout Michigan. A special catalog section pictures and includes descriptions and ordering information so that each contributing cookbook may be ordered directly. This section is a treasury of information for people who collect cookbooks. Photos, illustrations, and facts about Michigan give the reader a genuine feel for the state. No matter the reason or the season, the cooking is great in the Great Lakes State! "

Best of the Best from Mid-Atlantic Cookbook: Selected Recipes from the Favorite Cookbooks of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Washington D.C. by Gwen McKee. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Catch the fresh, delicious flavor of the Mid-Atlantic region with this new cookbook, containing over 400 of the area's most popular recipes. From the shores of the Atlantic in New Jersey, across Delaware, to the Chesapeake Bay nestled snugly in the state of Maryland, and inland to the bustling streets of our nation's capital, 79 of the finest cookbooks from this region have contributed their most requested recipes. From large cities to small communities, from professional chefs to hometown cooks, all types of wonderful dishes are included. "

Best of the Best from Minnesota: Selected Recipes from Minnesota's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" Best of the Best from Minnesota is a collection of favorite recipes from 64 of the best cookbooks from all over Minnesota. From the Iron Range to the Great North Woods, from the shores of Lake Superior to the "Nordeast" side, Minnesotans from big cities to rural farms have eagerly and graciously shared some of their most treasured recipes. Not very far removed from Grandma's kitchen, the memories of her cakes and cookies and jams and flat breads can still be easily reproduced."

Best of the Best from Mississippi: Selected Recipes from Mississippi's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Best of the Best from Mississippi Cookbook was the first cookbook to be published in the Best of the Best State Cookbook Series (1982). This completely new edition contains over 400 down-home favorite recipes collected from 90 of the state's leading cookbooks published since the first edition. Photograghs, illustrations and a wonderful sampling of interesting facts about the state add to the enjoyment of this delightful cookbook. The perfect gift for a Mississippi native living out-of-state or a new arrival to the Magnolia State."

Best of the Best from Missouri Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Missouri's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Missouri's cooking heritage is as Mid-American as its locale. It's a wonderful culinary mixture with a solid base of simple country, a touch of elegantly fancy, a generous helping of ethnic cuisine, a few dashes of flavorful barbecue, and lots of modern and healthy dishes mingled in. Sixty-five of Missouri's leading cookbooks have contributed favorite recipes to make up this wonderful sampling of Mid-America cuisine. "

Best of the Best from Nevada Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Nevada's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com

Best of the Best from New England Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Selected Recipes from the Favorite Favorite Cookbooks of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Welcome to New England...a land of stately lighthouses and craggy coastlines; of white church steeples and breathtaking fall leaves; of friendly country stores and romantic old inns; of winding mountain lanes and thriving cities. And from this glorious setting, over 500 recipes have been collected to capture the marvelous cuisine of the New England states of Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. One hundred and seven of New England's most popular cookbooks have been selected to contribute their favorite recipes to this remarkable collection. Each chosen recipe is a time-honored, proven favorite that typifies New England cooking."

Best of the Best from New Mexico Cookbook: Selected Recipes from New Mexico's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Fifty-six of the leading cookbooks from the Land of Enchantment have contributed their most popular recipes to create this outstanding collection. New Mexicos unique cuisine is captured in such southwest favorites as Blue Corn Meal Pancakes (page 43), Jalapa Hamburgers (page 142), Tequila-Lime Grilled Chicken (page 182), Mexican Cream with Strawberries. "

Best of the Best from New York: Selected Recipes from New York's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P. O. Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"New York cooking is nothing less than fabulous! In this remarkable cookbook, over 400 recipes have been selected to bring you the essence of New York cuisine, one tasty dish at a time. Imagine having prominent chefs, popular restaurants, junior leagues, plus a variety of other superb New York cooks, each offering delicious samples of their particular cooking style and taste all in one book! Sixty-seven popular cookbooks from all over the Empire State have contributed their favorite recipes to this outstanding collection. Theres everything from Cappuccino Parfaits to Bronx Duck, and practically a whole chapter on cheesecakes! Ah, the delicious diversity! "

Best of the Best from North Carolina: Selected Recipes from North Carolina's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Almond Champagne Chicken... Original Dirigibles...Tarheel Cracks... North Carolina's magnificence is found not only in her mountain settings, bustling cities and along her lovely shoreline, but also in the cuisine that is enjoyed within her borders. This culinary tradition is recorded in the numerous cookbooks published on North Carolina cooking. Within these pages, 48 of the leading cookbooks in the state share their favorite recipes to create a sampling of North Carolina cooking at its best. "

Best of the Best from Ohio Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Ohio's Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"What do Ohioans like to eat? What are their favorite recipes? How do they prepare them? Do you know the history behind Cincinnati Chili? The way to make your own sauerkraut? The best recipe for Wedding Soup? The answers to these questions, plus favorite short-cut recipes, low-fat recipes, make-in-advance recipes, old handed-down favorites and more, are all included in the Best of the Best from Ohio: Selected Recipes from Ohio's Favorite Cookbooks. Over 90 of the leading cookbooks from all over Ohio have submitted their favorite recipes to this outstanding collection. Each recipe is a proven Ohio favorite"

Best of the Best from Oklahoma Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Oklahoma's Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Fifty-nine of the leading cookbooks in Oklahoma have contributed their favorite recipes to make up this remarkable collection of Oklahoma recipes. Whether it's for a chuckwagon campfire breakfast, a church covered-dish supper, a quick-to-prepare family meal, or an elegant holiday buffet, these favorite recipes are truly the epitome of tried-and-true Oklahoma cooking. This book proudly presents the best recipes from Oklahoma's best cookbooks."

Best of the Best from Oregon Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Oregon's Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"From Cracked Dungeness Crab to Grilled Citrus Salmon to Huckleberry-Cherry Pie, Oregon serves it up fresh! Seventy-nine of the states most popular cookbooks have chosen nearly 400 favorite recipes to make this comprehensive collection a unique study on how Oregonians like to cook. Also included in this, the 33rd edition in the Best of the Best State Cookbook Series, are photographs and quips about Oregon history and food to provide a more definitive taste of the state."

Best of the Best from Pennsylvania Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Pennsylvania's Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" Here is Pennsylvania Dutch cooking at its finest...and so much more. Though Pennsylvania's cuisine is largely associated with the Amish, the recipes in this collection are as different as the dinner bell and the Liberty Bell. Within these pages are selected favorite recipes from 74 of the leading cookbooks in the Keystone State, including a catalog describing each of the contributing cookbooks. It is said in Pennsylvania that "America starts here." With flags proudly furling everywhere, our country's heritage is alive and so much celebrated that one can almost hear the music of the fife and drums. And so it is with Pennsylvania's cuisine. "

Best of the Best from QVC Cookbook by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" QVC invited its massive TV audience to submit their most tasteful recipes to a Best of the Best cookbook contest. Thousands of wonderful recipes were submitted; 388 of the most exceptional recipes of every variety from every state were selected for inclusion in Best of the Best from QVC Cookbook. The result is a marvelous collection of favorite recipes and charming personal stories from QVC viewers, hosts, chefs and employees. "

Best of the Best from South Carolina Cookbook: Selected Recipes from South Carolina's Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Within these pages is a collection of premium recipes selected from 48 of South Carolina's leading cookbooks. Each recipe is a proven favorite that will enable everyone to enjoy the Best South Carolina has to offer."

Best of the Best from Tennessee Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Tennessee's Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" Let me beckon you to a Tennessee kitchen where you can hear the Fried Country Ham softly sizzling in the skillet. Its wonderful sweet smell is mixed with the aroma of the bubbling hot Garlic Cheese Grits. Mama Rodgers' Melt in Your Mouth Biscuits are "near 'bout ready" and just waiting for some creamy Sawmill Gravy. And the Crisp Crust Apple Pie, steaming through its golden latticed crust, is waiting on the windowsill. Mmmmmmm. Fifty-four of the leading Tennessee cookbooks have contributed favorite recipes to this outstanding collection. Here is Tennessee's best. We invite you to pull up a chair. "

Best of the Best from Texas Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Texas' Favorite Recipes by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" From tall skyscrapers to wide open prairie land, from rugged cowboys to delicate debutantes, from haute cuisine to open-pit barbecue, Texas is a state of great diversity. Favorite recipes from 80 of the most popular cookbooks published throughout this vast and diverse state have been selected for inclusion in this volume of superb Texas cooking. Cookbooks from the urban areas of Dallas and Houston have merged with the books from such smaller communities as Lamesa and Zapata to provide a statewide survey of the Lone Star State's special brand of cooking. "

Best of the Best from Virginia Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Virginia's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"From Roanoke to Richmond, Winchester to Williamsburg, the Shenandoah Valley to the seashore, Virginia cooking is as varied as its landscape. And indeed, so are its cookbooks. Presented here are over 400 favorite recipes from seventy of Virginia's most popular cookbooks. The contributing cookbooks represent all portions of the state and offer a great range of cooking stylesfrom the elaborately elegant dishes found in Dining at The Homestead to the humble but tasty meals listed in The Virginia House-wife, considered to be the first cookbook published in America. This remarkable collection of recipes truly captures the wonderful flavor of Virginia cooking! "

Best of the Best from Washington Cookbook: Selected Recipes from Washington's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"W is for Washington . . .and W is for WOW! Where else could you find such an incredible collection of recipes (over 350) from Washington's most popular cookbooks? Take a look inside. * Sixty-five leading Washington cookbooks contributed their favorite recipes * A catalog section describes each contributing cookbook and tells you how to order them * Photographs and state facts take you all over Washington * Recipes are tested, easy to follow, and taste WOW! "

Best of the Best from West Virginia Cookbook: Selected Recipes from West Virginia's Favorite Cookbooks by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Explore the wild and wonderful side of West Virginia cooking in this collection of over 350 of the states most popular recipes! From Cabbage Patch Supper to West Virginia Black Walnut Cake, from Poke Pickles to Pawpaw Pudding, from Ramp Casserole to Molasses Stack Cake, Best of the Best from West Virginia delivers down-home cooking to your neck of the woods. "

Blue Crab Cookbook by Sharon E. Buck. 1307 S. 14 St.. sharon@bluecrabcookbook.com. http://bluecrabcookbook.com
"See why blue crabs are soooo delicious! The recipes are illustrated and have folksy/humorous comments. Laugh while you cook!"

Bread Pudding Bliss, A Comfort Food Feast by Portia Little. 33 Friendship St., Jamestown, RI 02835. panntree@msn.com. www.portialittle.com

Camp Country Recipes; Now Your Can Really Eat Well in the Wild by Joan Adams Moore. Mountain Bay Publishing Co, Scottsdale, AZ. Mountainbay@hotmail.com.
"Your book inspired me to get off dead center and pursue a goal that I have had in mind for years."

Come & Dine by Abigail Brown Collins. J-Press Publishing, 4796 126th St., N., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. sjackson@jpresspublishing.com. http://www.jpresspublishing.com
"Come & Dine is a collection of recipes drawn from the menus of the Spasmodic Torticollis Recovery Clinic, Inc., which the author established in 1986. With every recipe comes a bit of wisdom, humor and philosophy drawn from the worlds great thinkers and humorists. Recipes include those for appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main dishes and desserts. "

Conquering Healthier Recipes and Beyond by Nick Cavataio, . Cava Publishing 99 Hall Rd, Owego, NY 13827. ncavataio@stny.rr.com. http://www.conqueringhealthierrecipes.com
"Over 300 Mouth-Watering, Delicious, Healthy Recipes on the Lite side. That Give You Quick and Easy Preparation Time, With Step By Step Easy To Follow Directions. "

Cooking Around the Calendar with Kids by Amy Houts. P.O. Box 305 Maryville, MO 64468. images@cebridge.net. www.imagesunlimitedpub.com
"This is more than a cookbook - it is a book about sharing food and fun, establishing meaningful traditions and cherishing the joy of time together in all seasons of the year. The wide range of holiday nd seasonal recipes, gift suggestions, and activities has wide appeal to young cooks and their parents, grandparents, teachers, and others."

Cooking By Design by Nancy Maes Bur. 1724 Fox River Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. designnb@aol.com.
"Cooking By Design by Nancy Maes Burt. E-mail designnb@aol.com . $20 plus $5 shipping. Cooking By Design is a compilation of 148 simple, delicious recipes. The book features everything from beverages through desserts. Many entrees can be prepared within one hour, which will save time. Get back to eating dinner around the table again as a family. Bon Appetite! Nancy Maes Burt is a stroke survivor, married to her second husband for four years, has three adult children, and resides in Michigan. Hoping to be on Oprah in 20007! "

Cooking Famously by Darnell Griffin. PO Box 3861 Estes Park, Co 80517. darnduke@earthlink.net.
"Imagine cooking with some of the biggest movie, sports and history legends. The newest celebrity cookbook including a humanitarian element. First edition. This cookbook is listed on Amazon.com as soft cover at $16.95."

Cooking on Hector's Bluff by Debra W. McNair. 451 West First Street, Midway GA 31320 (912) 884-2706. dmcnair@clds.net. www.amazon.com
"A personal collection of favorite recipes. This book contains over 350 recipes; 52 of which are seafood and it is 248 pages. I would never had completed it without the guide of "The Self-Publishing Manual". "

Cooking the RealAge Way: Turn Back Your Biological Clock With 80 Delicious & Easy Recipes by La Puma J, Roizen M. http://www.drjohnlapuma.com/store/product.php?ID=46&PHPSESSID=809fa0cb247261541b255fc1a0190b34. drjohn@drjohnlapuma.com. www.drjohnlapuma.com
"Attention on Oprah crashed the realage.com Web site, and the groundbreaking quiz helped us determine our age not by our birthdays but by health habits  our "Real Age." And the authors' NYT bestseller RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger with What You Eat delighted taste buds internationally, showing that 51 of the 129 factors that affect our health and youth are about food  so your RealAge can "grow younger" nutritionally even when your calendar age doesnt. Physician and nutrition expert John La Puma, MD, again joins Michael Roizen, MD in their series of RealAge books--this one the most practical and hands-on and delicious of all! Over 1.5 million RealAge books are in print. La Puma, a practicing physician specializing in nutrition and a professionally trained chef, brings a modern American palate to his food. He has created more than 80 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert that will change how you think about the flavor of food thats good for you. The authors examine the food-related factors that can cause us to age faster than we should, and demonstrate how even small changes in food choices can slow aging. Cooking the RealAge Way offers a bounty of healthful and scrumptious recipes that are easy to make. Recipes like Shiitake Mushroom and Asparagus Frittata with Smoked Salmon, Roasted Red Pepper and Kalamata Olive Sicilian Salad, and Pistachio Pilaf with Butternut Squash and Gingered Cranberry Sauce explode with flavor. The authors have also ensured that these delicious dishes are low in aging fats and simple carbs and high in Omega-3 oils, flavonoids, and antioxidants. Cooking the RealAge Way also features: *The Kitchen IQ test  use it to find out if your kitchen is aging you and how to stock your kitchen to make yourself younger with what you eat *The benefits of cooking with fresh and organic produce in season  and how to keep it fresh in your freezer *The advantages of using the best herbs and spices, how to grow them in your garden, and which ones goes with which foods *Tips on changing your familys eating habits for the better *Easy-to-learn culinary techniques, from blanching to grilling "

Cooking With a Pencil by Georges and Rhoda Obolensky. obelon@costarica.net. www.cookingwithapencil.com
"Now you can cook in your bedroom, family room, at the dentist's office, the hair dresser's, or when traveling by air or rail. For this is a delectable quiz and game book about food. Food topics abound, covering a wide range of ingredients and dishes of the world. You'll find over 1,000 entries listed. Is this another triva book? Hardly. In our "answers" we explain the background of certain dishes, itemize the preparations, and give away hints, tips and brief recipes. Who wins this game? You do. You will invariably stumble onto new culinary definitions for your vocabulary, enrich your recipe collection, and diversify your menus. Cooking With a Pencil combines three basic ingredients in one pot: fun, culinary challenges and education. Last but not least there is Tuxedo Jacques who will amuse you with his quirky views on things culinary."

Cooking With Baja Magic by Ann Hazard. Renegade Enterprises, Solana Beach, CA. 888-736-6433.
"Your guidebook has been a godsend!"

Cooking with Chardonnay: 75 Sensational Chardonnay Recipes by Barbara & Norm Ray. POB 726, Windsor CA . rayvepro@aol.com. rayvepro.com
"+ 75 sensational easy-to-prepare recipes, each flavored with Chardonnay -- soups, pastas & grains, meats, poultry, seafood, and deserts + Glossary and pronunciation guide for wine cooking terms + Introduction to Chardonnay + How to cook with wine, decipher wine lables, and serve wine"

Cooking with Love by Elise Feiner. www.cookingwithlove.com. elise@cookingwithlove.com. www.cookingwithlove.com
"This is an incredible anthology of one family’s search for their culinary roots through recipes handed down from their family and friends. The book is a warm, touching collection of recipes, photographs, and quotes to live by. It is filled with 577 pages of love, and over 1000 recipes. Among the recipes are Three Musketeers, a combination of veal, beef and eggplant,Eye of the Tiger, a filet stuffed with lobster tails, Chicken Soup, Veal Parmigiana, Matzoh Ball Soup, Tiramisu, and everything in between, it's in this book. The book supports several charities. For every book sold the purchaser can choose from one of the charities listed at the back of the book, and a $5.00 donation will be made to charity. Among the charities are American Diabetes Association, Gilda’s Club, Operation Smile, The Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. The author wanted to find a way to give back something to the community for all the blessings in her life, and the concept of “Chef’s with Heart Whisking up a Better World™” was born. "

Cooking with Spirit by Jasmine Rose. Lonnie Farr, 595 Parkside Ct., Crystal Lake, IL 60012. jasminerosellc@gmail.com. jasminerosellc.com
"COME TO THE TABLE OF HUMAN KINDNESS, THERE IS ABUNDANCE FOR ALL. If you need a hug along with great food, laughter, information on food festivals & legends and simple herbal healing...this is the book for YOU!"

Cooking With Wine by Virginia & Robert Hoffman. POB 726, Windsor CA 95492. rayvepro@aol.com. rayvepro.com
"Eighty-six American winery chefs share 172 of their favorite recipes for cooking with wine and pairing wine with food. These great recipes feature 19 different wines which provide a flavorful richness while replacing ingredients that would normally be high in calories, sodium, fat and cholesterol. Yes, cooking with wine can also be good for your health!"

Cooking Your Way To Romance by Carl R. Wendtland. catscuriouspress@yahoo.com. catscuriouspress@yahoo.com. http://www.catscuriouspress.com
"First Edition; available through Ingram, Baker & Taylor, BN.com, Amazon.com, several brick & mortar stores and the CatsCurious Press website."

Culinary Kudzu: Recollections & Recipes from Growing Up Southern by Keetha DePriest Reed. P.O. Box 449, Inverness, MS, 387530449. publisher@pecanstreetpress.com. www.pecanstreetpress.com

Discover Iowa: Cooking With Iowa Wines, Meats and Other Iowa Products by Amelia Painter. PO Box 171, Spencer, IA 51301. inns@iabedandbreakfast.com. http://www.iabedandbreakfast.com/books.htm
"This B&B cookbook is filled with delicious recipes ranging from simple, down-home treats to luxurious gourmet delicacies. The recipes are easy to follow, the book is professionally arranged, and the ideas and tidbits about area products and bed and breakfasts are fun to read and they are very informative. The book also offers a complete list of Iowa bed and breakfast establishments and wineries! # Paperback: 184 pages # Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (November 26, 2008) # Language: English # ISBN-10: 1439219354 # ISBN-13: 978-1439219355 # Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches # Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces"

Down Home Delicious/Spice up your life with incredible Gulf Coast cooking by Peggy Touchtone Sholly. PO Box 1590, Pearland, TX 77581. rsholly@usa.net. www.stonywood.com
"256 pp, 144 recipes, 12 illustations, hardback matte finish, ISBN 978-0-9796652-0-2, 8 x 9, $27.95. American home cooking favorites, Italian-American, Lip-Smackin' Louisiana, Tex-Mex, salads, soups, desserts. This is a work and cook book, not a look book."

Easy as ABZD by Victoria L. LaPaglia. www.bbotw.com or Amazon.com. vlgrooms@yahool.com.
"A step by step recipes from an Italian Kitchen and more. Unlike your generic cook book, this is an in your face 154 page publication loaded with delicious dishes from appetizers to desserts with hints for easier cooking and tips to make variations on the recipes. Nominated for the 44th GAYA award, by the Georgia Writers Association, Anne Lovett reveiwed the book and had this to say, "Vickie LaPaglia's book is a gem" The ending quote by Lovett reads, "This unpretentious book, small and handy, can hold its own with the slickly designed cookbooks of late, some of which seem more about the fancy graphics and pictures of the chef than about the food. Easy as ABZD would be a good gift for mom, a June bride or anyone who loves good food.""

Easy Entertaining for Beginners/You can throw a fabulous party, from a holiday fiesta to a romantic dinner for two by Patricia Mendez. Maple Heights Press PO Box 3936 Torrance, CA 90510. orders@ezentertaining.net. www.ezentertaining.net
"Readers don’t have to be gourmet chefs or nervous wrecks to host casual at-home entertaining. Beginners will have all of their questions answered, from what to serve to what to do. Included are 13 delicious complete menus with easy-to-follow recipes, full color photographs, ideas for music, activities and drinks. Checklists ease readers step-by-step through every phase of planning, preparation, and presentation. Readers will gain confidence and have a terrific time putting together successful celebrations. Publishing date: Aug 2008, First Printing ISBN: 978-0-9799564-0-9, $16.95"

Easy Mouthwatering Homemade Chocolates and other Candies by Heather Diodati. http://www.whimsies-online.com/chocolate.htm. info@whimsies-online.com. http://www.whimsies-online.com
"Review by: http://www.ebook-reviews.net For the past few years, especially during the holidays, I've perused the candy making aisle at my local hobby store, dreaming of trying my hand at the sweet art. Unfortunately, the assumption that candy making would be expensive, complicated, and time consuming held me back. Then when I read the introduction to Easy Mouthwatering Homemade Chocolates and Other Candies by Heather Diodati, I was pleasantly surprised when she addressed these same concerns. She assures readers that this ebook contains recipes that do not require expensive equipment and ingredients, and candy making does not have to be complicated. No need for a candy thermometer here! In my opinion, this is an outstanding and complete beginner’s guide. Before presenting the recipes, this author thoroughly covers the “how” of candy making. We begin by learning the basics of melting chocolate, by both stove top and microwave. Then we learn how to dip, mold, and paint our candy creations. (I can't wait to try the painting!) Next we learn how to mold and dip fondant shapes. She even gives us delicious ideas on how to use any leftover chocolate from our candy projects. There are over 90 candy recipes included in this ebook, such as Truffles in Paradise, Easy Dreamy Creamy Fudge, and Decadent Chocolate Bark. Each recipe is made from ingredients found in most grocery stores, and the steps are surprisingly easy. The most difficult thing about the recipes is choosing which one to try first. If you plan to give your delicious creations as gifts this holiday, you're in luck. This ebook includes ideas on how to package and gift-wrap them. From the links provided, you can also find free labels, gift boxes, and bags to print. What an inexpensive way to manage your gift list! If this is not enough, the author includes links to fun chocolate web sites, an extended history of chocolate, an article on how chocolate is made, and a report on the health benefits of chocolate. Yes, this ebook is a chocoholic’s dream! With her clear, easy-to-follow instructions, Ms. Diodati has made me feel confident that I can become a candy maker extraordinaire. Without a doubt, this holiday season our table will be graced with my confectionery masterpieces, thanks to this ebook. I’ve never been this excited about a recipe book before! Highly recommended. Rhonda Ramos, Reviewer eBook Reviews Weekly http://www.ebook-reviews.net "

Eat to Defeat Menopause/Recipes for A Healthy Midlife by Karen Giblin and Mache Seibel, MD. 233 Needham Street, Suite 300 Newton, MA 02464. mseibelmd@healthrock.com. www.EatToDefeatMenopause.com
"Get ready to transform cooking into a fun and healthy experience with two of the nation's top menopause experts. Eat to Defeat Menopause combines easy-to-understand health information to combat the symptoms of menopause with delicious and healthy recipes from the authors and some of America's top chefs. You will discover which foods to eat and which to avoid, which food facts are true and which are not, and multiple tips on how to eat to defeat menopause. Forward is by Dean Ornish, MD"

Elegant Cooking Made Simple by Al by Alphonso X. Prince. zo2k2000@msn.com. www.elegantcookingmadesimple.com
"Award winning recipes from Italian to Mexican style dishes. It has everything from soups, side dishes and desserts. Everything you need to make a complete meal come true. The website also has a cooking show to help you learn how to cook. Enjoy!"

Empty Bottle Moments by Clive Berkman. clive@cookingwithclive.com. emptybottlemoments.com
"To be released March 2009"

Essential Eating by Janie Quinn. www.essentialliving.com. info@essentialliving.com. www.essentialLiving.com
"Benjamin Franklin Gold Award "

Essential Eating, A Cookbook: Discover How To Eat, Not Diet by Janie Quinn. P. O. Box 771, Waverly, PA 18471. azuremoonpub@aol.com. www.essentialeating.com
"NEW...just released - Essential Eating, A Cookbook is so much more. It is a time-honored whole food way of cooking and eating that teaches us to understand what foods our bodies can and cannot digest. The author shares her story and the eating plan that changed her life. Shopping lists, menus, coooking sessions and 350 easy allergy-free, wheat-free recipes. For free whole food recipes, book highlights, and secure online ordering visit www.essentialeating.com or call toll free (877) 771-1216. Hardcover with 352 pages and color photography. ISBN 0-9679843-5-1. Thanks to Dan Poynter and all of his guidance - it's the book her friends (and the rest of us) have been waiting for. "

Everyday Low Carb Cooking by Patricia Haakonson. 67-530 Marsett Place, Victoria, BC V8Z 7J2. pathaakonson@aol.com. www.trafford.com/robots/01-0163.html
"Hot off the press. A cookbook to support any low carbohydrate diet, with over 150 easy and delicious recipes. Includes helpful hints on living a low carb lifestyle."

Everything But the Kitchen sink by Nancy Maes Burt. 1724 Fox River Dr. designnb@aol.com. www.gohomakers.com
""Cooking By Design by Nancy Maes Burt. E-mail designnb@aol.com . $20 plus $5 shipping. Cooking By Design is a compilation of 148 simple, delicious recipes. The book features everything from beverages through desserts. Many entrees can be prepared within one hour, which will save time. Get back to eating dinner around the table again as a family. Bon Appetite! Nancy Maes Burt is a stroke survivor, married to her second husband for four years, has three adult children, and resides in Michigan. Hoping to be on Oprah in 20007! " "

Fine Dining Louisiana Style: Signature Recipes from Louisiana's Leading by John Bailey. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" Over 370 recipes from 122 Louisiana chefs, restaurants and bed and breakfast inns found in 56 cities and towns all over the state. Included are restaurants owned by world-famous TV chef Emeril Lagasse, nationally known chef and author Paul Prudhomme and Louisiana's only two French master chefs, Michel Marcais and Rene Bajeaux. Arranged by areas, this guide is a great traveling companion to find the most unique dining experiences in Louisiana. "

Fine Dining Mississippi Style: Signature Recipes from Mississippi's Leading by John Bailey. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" This all-new edition of Fine Dining Mississippi Style contains over 350 recipes from eighty-one of the finest chefs, restaurants and bed and breakfast inns in Mississippi. These recipes represent the signature dishes that have made these chefs and restaurants so popular. Now with detailed instructions, these culinary delights can be prepared and enjoyed in your own home. The book is divided into the various regions of the state, and will serve as a guide to the fine dining available throughout Mississippi. Beautiful full color photographs plus pen and ink illustrations add to the charm of the book. "

Fine Dining Tennessee Style: Signature Recipes from Tennessee's Leading by John Bailey. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" Over 400 signature recipes from 120 of the finest chefs, restaurants and bed and breakfast inns in Tennessee, this cookbook contains 22 color photographs showcasing historic landmarks from Memphis to the East Tennessee mountains. Arranged by areas, this guide is a great traveling companion to find the most unique dining experiences in West, Middle and East Tennessee. "

Finger Lakes Food, Fact & Fancy by Portia Little. panntree@msn.com. www.portialittle.com
"Blog: www://breadpuddingallday.blogspot.com ISBN: 0966306651"

Fit to Cook: Why by Denise Hamilton, Chantal Jakel and Cynthia Kereluk. Fit to Cook Inc., Box 51152 BPO, Calgary, AB T3K 3V9. fittocook@home.com. www.fittocook.com
""Fit to Cook:Why 'Waist' Time in the Kitchen?" is not just another cookbook. It is a healthy lifestyle plan that follows the U.S. and Canadian Food Guides for healthy eating AND it is the only cookbook that contains a basic fitness plan by television's internationally syndicated Cynthia Kereluk, host of "Everyday Workout." "Fit to Cook" is the "Who has time to plan?" book for nutrition and fitness--even the shopping lists are included. The recipes are low in fat, easy to prepare, use real food and best of all are delicious! This book simplifies your search for balanced nutrition, and it shows you how to easily improve your health and lifestyle. As a finalist in the 1999 Independent Publisher Book Awards, it is no wonder that Pfizer Pharmaceuticals has distributed 187,000 copies of "Fit to Cook:Why 'Waist' Time in the Kitchen?" to U.S. physicians and dietitians."

Flavors of Friuli: A Culinary Journey through Northeastern Italy by Elisabeth Antoine Crawford. info@FlavorsofFriuli.com. www.FlavorsofFriuli.com
"Tucked away in Italy’s northeast corner, tiny Friuli–Venezia Giulia boasts one of the country’s most distinctive regional cuisines. With influences from Austria, Hungary, and Slovenia, the Friulian people cleverly merge local ingredients with spices from foreign lands, resulting in a cuisine that, while often surprising in its blend of sweet and savory flavors, never ceases to delight the palate. In Flavors of Friuli, Elisabeth Antoine Crawford has compiled eighty of Friuli’s traditional recipes, exploring the region’s history and intermingling of cultures that have contributed to its unique fusion of cuisines. The book is beautifully illustrated with 450 color photographs and offers a magnificent voyage through the snow-capped mountains of Carnia, the rolling hills of Friuli’s wine country, and the dramatic Adriatic coastline. Along the way, readers will sneak a peek at life in small villages—visiting food festivals and local restaurants—and discover the many flavors that Friuli–Venezia Giulia has to offer. "

Food Stories by Denny Stanz. DS Marketing PO Box 196 Helendale, Ca. 92342. dennystanz@verizon.net. www.DennyStanz.com
"Fun book written for men of all ages and circumstance. Based on my experiences beginning as a single dad learning how to cook on the fly. A story book wrapped around a cookbook. Free chapter/video at my website, www.DennyStanz.com"

From the Apple Orchard - Recipes for Apple Lovers by Lee Jackson. P.O. Box 305 Maryville, MO 64468. images@cebridge.net. www.imagesunlimitedpub.com
"This classic in its field has been revised and expanded to include new recipes and apple varieties. Whether you have a bushel, a peck, or only a pound of apples, you will find over a hundred different ways to use apples. Cookbook is filled with tasty, "easy-to-make with ingredients on hand" recipes, using any number of great tasting fresh apples."

Gone With The Grits by Diane Pfeifer. www.strawberrypatch.net. dipfeifer@aol.com. www.strawberrypatch.net
"Over 50,000 sold; currently featured on 16 million boxes of Quaker Quick Grits. Catch Diane on "Donny & Marie" Aug 4th, 1999!"

Good Things To Eat As Suggested By Rufus by Rufus Estes. P O Box 666, Jenks, OK 74037. HATMPress@aol.com. www.howling1.com
"The author was born a slave and grew up to be one of the finest turn-of-the-century chefs. A few pages of this book are dedicated to his story --- what it was like during the Civil War, "taking care" of presidents, celebrities, and royalty on the Pullman trains. The other pages are dedicated to his wonderful recipes . . . 591 in all. Softcover, black and white, 200 pages including 56 illustrations, photographs, and advertisements from 1880 to 1920."

Gravy Wars | South Philly Foods, Feuds & Attytudes by Lorraine Ranalli. PO Box 212, Swarthmore, PA 19081. www.GravyWars.com
"Is it “gravy” or “sauce”? Gravy Wars settles the age-old argument while humorously describing the culinary competitiveness that runs deep in the heart of South Philadelphia Italians. You’ll laugh out loud as you read the truth about Italian traditions and superstitions. And you’ll discover a slew of scrumptious original recipes that’ll help you win your own kitchen competitions. Enjoy!"

Grazing Through The Woods with the Herb Man by Jim Berry. The Message Co. 4 Camino Azul Santa Fe, NM 87505. message@nets.com. www.bizspirit.com
"In a two mile walk, Jim familiarizes you with 35 plants that can be eaten or used as practical substitutes for everyday needs. The video ends with a seven-course gourmet wilderness meal. Jim reminds us of the bountiful woods and wilds and shares his deep spiritual respect for nature. VHS Color Video $19.95"

Herbs & Spices: The Complete Reference by Susan D. Lanier-Graham. PO Box 3659, Scottsdale, AZ 85271. editor@thotpublishing.com. http://www.thotpublishing.com
""A very thorough and complete guide for all your herbal needs...I really enjoyed this unique book...A definite must have for any household!" -- Book Review Cafe Herbs and Spices: The Complete Reference is THOT Publishing Company’s first offering under our own imprint. This interactive eBook is a comprehensive guide to purchasing and using medicinal and culinary herbs and spices. In addition to direct links to sources where you can purchase herbs, spices, and related items, the guide includes information on organizations and schools; a complete glossary of terms; tips for growing, cooking with, and using herbs and spices; and an extensive listing of additional resources, with direct links for purchasing those items. Herbs and Spices is presented to you in eBook format, enabling you to fully take advantage of today’s information technology. The book includes numerous online links that provide you with access to even more information than you would find in a printed book. Available for download in Adobe PDF format. $7.95. 108 pages. Includes active links. "

Historic Christmas Cookery by Robert W. Pelton. 1094 New DeHaven Street, St. 100, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2713. info@buybooksontheweb.com. buybooksontheweb.com
"This book is part of a historical cook book series. Have marketed my books primarily to state and national historic sites and museums with book stores/gift shops. Have thus far gotten this title as well as other titles in my cook book series into more than 50 museum and state historic sites as well as 35 national parks and historic sites with book stores all over the United States. Other books in my series are Revolutionary War Cookery; Civil War Period Cookery; Baking Recipes of the Wives and Mothers of Our founding Fathers;and Historic Thanksgiving Cookery. "

Hungry Halloween featuring Movie Monster Munchies, Bewitched Buffet, and Dead Man's Diner by Beth Jackson Klosterboer. 1233 Terrington Way, Miamisburg, OH 45342. beth@HungryHalloween.com. http://www.HungryHalloween.com
"“This may be Beth Jackson Klosterboer's first book but the passion she displays shows a true dedication for the ghoulish. She gets exactly what Halloween is - fun, creepy and sometimes just a touch ghastly. Some of my favorite ideas are the green tinged popcorn (a sweet concoction perfect for filling a cauldron), a creamy vanilla panna cotta brain, and calzone bones with marinara blood on the side for dipping. This is a seriously fun book and I am counting down to Volume 2! ” -Scary Jerry. Hungry Halloween author, event planner and chocolatier, Beth Jackson Klosterboer has been creating themed food for over 20 years and shares her techniques for transforming simple recipes into awe inspiring Halloween food that please both the palate and imagination. Each of the 46 visually exciting recipes in Hungry Halloween is accompanied by a full page full color photograph and includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions. “This book is so unique, page after page of incredible culinary concoctions to make any Halloween party-goer ooh, and aah. Check out the the Portrait of a Monster Artichoke and Spinach Dip decorated with a blue corn tortilla picture of Frankenstein's Monster; phenomenal.” -Lewis Arthur. "

Jasmine in Her Hair-Culture and Cuisine from Pakistan by Huma Siddiqui. 402 Blue View Drive, Mt. Horeb WI 53572. huma@whitejasmine.com. www.whitejasmine.com
"A flourishing, joyous celebration, June 12, 2004 Reviewer: Midwest Book Review (see more about me) from Oregon, WI USA Jasmine In Her Hair: Culture And Cuisine From Pakistan blends enjoyable stories of culture and passion, mouth-watering Pakistani recipes, and beautiful color photographs to delight avid chefs seeking to create their own taste of Pakistan and cookbook collectors alike. Written by cooking school instructor Huma Siddiqui in order to share and perpetuate Pakistani traditions, Jasmine In Her Hair is a flourishing, joyous celebration, featuring such delectible dishes as Kofta (Beef Meatballs), Cholay (Spicy Chickpeas), Rasgullah (Cheese Balls In Sugar Syrup), and more, all heightened by the intriguing anecdotes of everyday life in Pakistan, from insights into the philosophy of Ramadan fasting to traditional wedding dress and much more. Highly recommended. "

Light the Fire - Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude! by Linda Matthie-Jacobs. The MJM Grande Publishing Company Ltd., Box 4031, Station C, Calgary, AB, Canada T2T 5M9. mjm@cookingwithfire.com. www.cookingwithfire.com
"Light the Fire - Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude! is a tantalizing tribute to the growing popularity of fiery foods and flavors of the world. Hot and healthy, this book is filled with sizzling, steamy and utterly irresistible recipes that will fire up your enthusiasm for fiery foods with a light new attitude! Runner up in the 1999 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards, this exciting book is available on its own or with the perfect music to complement the food presented in Light the Fire - Oscar Lopez's full-length, Latin guitar CD HEAT"

Light the Fire - Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude! and The Fire 'n' Ice Cookbook - Mexican Food with a Bold New Attitude by Linda Matthie-Jacobs. Call toll free at 1-888-656-FIRE, Box 4031, Station C, Calgary, AB, Canada T2T 5M9. mjmgrand@cadvision.com. www.cookingwithfire.com
"I first learned of Dan Poynter when I attended his seminar on self-publishing in 1996. The information that Dan shared at that seminar and the wealth of wisdom he communicates in his books have been a source of inspiration and guidance for our publishing business. Dan is truly a leader in self publishing and I attribute much of our success with "The Fire 'n' Ice Cookbook" and our "hot" new release entitled "Light the Fire" to him. His books are MUST READS for anyone thinking about or starting their own self-publishing business. "

Light the Fire; Fiery Food with a Light New Attitude by Linda Matthie Jacobs. MJM Grande Publishing, Co., Calgary. Mjmgrande@cadvision.com.

Little Black Book of Pies by Detra Denay Davis. P O Box 4935 Cary, NC 27519. denay@cookingwithdenay.com. www.cookingwithdenay.com
"Publisher: Stiletto Media Group Copyright: © 2008 Cooking With Denay Standard Copyright License Language: English Country: United States Version: First Edition Number in print: 5000"

Louisiana's Award Winning Recipes by Dottie Brewer. 800-499-2771. orders@babypublications.com. www.babypublications.com
"139 pages. ISBN 0-9707945-1-7, $14.95. Here, for the first time in print, is a wonderful collection of recipes from Louisiana's renowned and treasured legacy of fine Southern cooking. Many of the recipes are New Orleans Times-Picayune award winners, and many are family heirlooms-secrets of the Southern kitchen that have been handed down from generation to generation - now revealed in all their mouth-watering glory."

Love, Mom - Stories & Recipes from Kingston, Ohio by Brenda McGuire. 328 S. Roys Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43204. bam@bampublishing.com. www.bampublishing.com
"This is the first printing of the book. It started as a gift from a mother who was dying from lung cancer, to her daughters, and grew into a book full of recipes and stories about growing up in the 60's in a small, rural town in Ohio. Profits from the book benefit Mount Carmel Hospice."

Lusty Limericks & Luscious Desserts by Portia Little. panntree@msn.com. www.portialittle.com
"Blog: www://breadpuddingallday.blogspot.com ISBN: 0966306643"

My Keyboard for a Cutting Board - Adventures in a French Kitchen v1.0 by Laura Pauli. http://cucinatestarossa.blogs.com/keyboard/. chef@cucinatestarossa.com. http://cucinatestarossa.blogs.com/keyboard/
"Part luscious food-porn and part letter home from abroad, Laura Pauli’s first book is both engaging and compelling, telling the story of her initial experiences cooking in France after leaving a corporate cubicle job in Silicon Valley. Culled from her blog, and letters she actually wrote to friends and family, it shares her story - including descriptions of food that make the mouth water, and far less appetizing descriptions of things like the shoebox apartment she rents, that could fit inside one room of her former residence in the Bay Area. ~M. Bartell, Bibliotopia"

Never Cooked Before/Gotta Cook Now! A Total Guide for the Beginning Cook by Leonard F. Charla. Countinghouse Press, Inc., 6632 Telegraph Road #311, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. nuhuguenot@aol.com.
"Complete guide to cooking and kitchen management, with shopping lists, menus, recipes, and tips. ISBN: 0-9664732-0-5. $15.95 U.S. Paperbound. This book is designed for the first time cook who needs to start cooking right away. Publication date April 15, 1999. The book was written, illustrated, typeset, edited, designed, bound and published using Dan Poyner's The Self-Publishing Manual as a guide. Never Cooked Before has received a number of favorable reviews and is enjoying good sales. "

New England Seashore Recipes & Rhyme by Portia Little. panntree@msn.com. www.portialittle.com
"Blog: www://breadpuddingallday.blogspot.com ISBN: 0966306627"

One Pot Galley Gourmet by Becky Coffield. 18620 Moonlight Mesa Rd. Wickenburg, AZ. 85390. BLCoffield@hughes.net. www.rlcoffield.com
"Second edition; EASY TO COOK"

Organic Cooking: Eating Well: by A World School Publication. http://www.OrganicCookingBook.com. liveview@yahoo.com. http://www.OrganicCookingBook.com
"First edition, published March 2006, with complete meal plans including drinks, breakfasts, lunches, side dishes, seafood specials, vegetarian meals, and desserts, with serving suggestions, nutritional and health information, and an organic source guide."

Own & Operate a Restaurant by Tor Svanoe. 1 888 944 0445. lesdis@dccnet.com. www.profitablerestaurants.com
"A reliable Recipe for Success. This book is for anyone about to take the big leap into becoming an independent restaurant owner. $ 29.95 plus $ 5.35 S/H Canadian funds. Visa Master Card Money Order."

Presidential Cookies The Lure and the Lore by Bev Young. PO Box 221834 Sacramento, CA 95822. contactus@presidentialcookies.com. www.presidentialcookies.com
"Taste the presidential experience! Bake a batch of history. Discover the favorite cookie recipes of U.S. Presidents From Washington to Bush. Step into the kitchen and dining rooms of the White House for a taste of the best in American cookies—cookies featured in presidential receptions, teas, and dinners since the early days of George and Martha Washington. Enjoy baking traditional and contemporary Presidential Cookies recipes, learning fun tidbits about American history and traditions, and tasting unusual and unusually delicious White House cookies. The book includes more than 60 taste-tested historical recipes, complete with easy-to-follow steps, color photographs and beautiful illustrations, plus delightful anecdotes of American history, tradition, and folklore. Retail price is $23.95 plus shipping. "

Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas: For people who say they don't have time to cook healthy meals by Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD. . ScaleDown Publishing, Inc., 1519 Hermits Way, The Dalles, OR 97058. scaledwn@gorge.net. http://www.gorge.net/business/scaledown
"ISBN is 0-9629160-0-5. A Classic! With over 460,000 in print, this is the award-winning cookbook that dietitians and physicians continue to recommend to all their clients. But its appeal goes well beyond people with diabetes or those watching fat grams. It targets people who want to eat good tasting food but have little time to cook. Includes low-fat recipes, time-saving ideas, menus, grocery lists, nutrient analysis and diabetes exchanges. "Here's one cookbook that lives up to its name." - Cooking Light "

Quick & Healthy Volume II: More help for people who say they don't have time to cook healthy meals by Brenda J. Ponichtera, RD. . ScaleDown Publishing, Inc., 1519 Hermits Way, The Dalles, OR 97058. scaledwn@gorge.net. http://www.gorge.net/business/scaledown
"ISBN 0-9629160-1-3 People short on time and long on stress will welcome this companion volume to Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas. This award winning cookbook features 190 low-fat recipes that will create delicious family fare with less than 30 minutes preparation. "The recipes are uncomplicated and speedy. Ponichtera knows what works in America's kitchen, and she's proved it not once, but twice." -Evening Leader "

Raw and Radiant, simple raw recipes for the busy lifestyle by Mary Rydman. 740 Normal Ave . rydman@gmx.net. www.originalradiance.com
"Raw foods can taste good and be relatively simple to prepare. This book is user friendly and includes cutting edge tips for the novice as well as the seasoned raw foodist. $15.95 paperback."

Recipe Hall of Fame Dessert Cookbook by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"An Entire Cookbook of Incredible Desserts! Whats for dessert? A strawberry shortcake! A flaky apple pastry! A light soufflé! How about cheesecake? Or lets just have some cookies and ice cream! No matter what dessert you choose, youll find the Best recipe for it in this book. From old standards like Red Velvet Cake and Old-Fashioned Lemon Meringue Pie, to quick and easy favorites like Apple Spoon-Ups and Lazy Betty, to new and exciting creations like Pastry Tulip Cups and Mocha Polka Walnut Torte, each of these incredibly delicious desserts will inspire a standing ovation. Following the success of The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook, which sold over 200,000 copies in its first year, this newest book in the Recipe Hall of Fame Collection is sure to become a classic. Chosen from the more than 4,000 dessert recipes in our Best of the Best State Cookbook Series, each of which is already a chosen favorite from their state, these 318 recipes are the most popular, most requested, most memorable, knock-your-socks-off desserts ever! "

Recipe Hall of Fame Quick and Easy Cookbook by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Fantastic, fabulous food in no time flat! What can you do in 15 minutes? Homework? Housework? Doubtful! Make a fantastic dish? Definitely! With the Recipe Hall of Fame Quick & Easy Cookbook, preparing great fare is not workit's a snap! From the Best of the Best database of over 12,000 recipes, editors Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley have selected over 500 easy recipes. Wow guests with 15-Minute Creamy Fettuccini Alfredo or Tasty One-Step Beef Brisket. Delight a neighbor with Busy Day Lemon Cheesecake or Six-Minute Pecan Pie. Please even the pickiest with this repertoire of tempting recipes. With choices like Lazy Man's Fried Chicken, Easy Enchilada Pie or Pizza Burgers, they'll love every bite. And you know your prep time is cut to a bare minimum. "

Recipes, Roses & Rhyme by Portia Little. P.O Box 221, Ithaca, NY 14851. panntree@aol.com. http://members.aol.com/panntree1
"A romantic gift cookbook featuring luscious, easy recipes and love poems from classic poets. Its three sections, Sweet Things, Delectable Main Dishes, and Enticing Extras, include ideas for serving and preparing ahead. A great "extra" gift for a wedding, shower, house gift, stocking stuffer, or Valentine's Day. On Amazon.com. $6.95."

Recipies: A Compendium for the Cultivted Palate by Jenny T. Huige-Wensel. 5659 SE Ault Ave., Stuart, Fl 34997. wensel@gate.net. www.backyardpublisher.com
"Unusual recipies gathered while living in various countries aroung the world as well as the United States."

Remembering Diamond Head, Remembering Hawai'i by Lisa Parola Gaynier and Shirley Tong Parola. 1949 Naniu Pl., Honolulu, HI 96822. golde6666@aol.com. www.diamondhawaiipress.com
"Second Printing, 3000 in print, First Prize winer in Writers Digest International Cook Book competition. "

Rise & Dine Canada: Savory Secrets from America's Bed & Breakfast Inns by Marcy Claman. http://www.callawind.com/orderCallawind.html. info@callawind.com. http://www.callawind.com
"Five years ago, I successfully self-published my first cookbook, Rise & Dine, using Dan Poynter's The Self-Publishing Manual. To my delight, the book got nominated for a Benjamin Franklin award. I went on to do a best-selling Canadian spinoff called Rise & Dine Canada. Today, these books are both in second editions. My publishing company has also published other authors' cookbooks, and we recently won two cookbook awards: a 1999 Cuisine Canada award and an International Herb Association Cookbook Award."

Rise & Dine: Savory Secrets from America's Bed & Breakfast Inns by Marcy Claman. http://www.callawind.com/orderCallawind.html. info@callawind.com. http://www.callawind.com
"Five years ago, I successfully self-published my first cookbook, Rise & Dine, using Dan Poynter's The Self-Publishing Manual. To my delight, the book got nominated for a Benjamin Franklin award. I went on to do a best-selling Canadian spinoff called Rise & Dine Canada. Today, these books are both in second editions. My publishing company has also published other authors' cookbooks, and we recently won two cookbook awards: a 1999 Cuisine Canada award and an International Herb Association Cookbook Award."

Simply Delicious by Del Millers, PhD. 10736 Jefferson Blvd. #693, culver city, ca 90230. del@personalfitness.com. http://www.simplydeliciousrecipes.com

Slender Meals And Morsels by Linda M. Andersson And Theresa A. Maher. 2AM Design, PO Box 948301, Maitland, FL 32794. cookbooks@2amdesign.com. http://www.2amdesign.com/cookbooks
"Recipes For A Low Fat Lifestyle First Printing in April 2003 132 page cookbook - Perfect Bound ISBN 0972748709"

Slices of Sunlight, A Cookbook of Memories by Alice J. Wisler. 5008 Rolling Meadows Drive. wisler@mindspring.com. http://www.mindspring.com/~wisler/danielshouse.html
"Filled with delicious recipes and food-related memories, this cookbook is a tribute to children we can no longer hold. From producing it, I have gained what Dan says a self-published writer will, self-esteem and confidence."

Smoke in the Mountains: The Art of Applachian Barbecue by Kent Whitaker, WINNER of the Emeril Live Food Network Barbecue Contest. Quail Ridge Press - P. O. Box 123 - Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Master-of-the-pit Kent Whitaker, winner of the Emeril Live Food Network Barbecue Contest, has produced a one-of-a-kind barbecue cookbook that covers every kind of barbecue ever conceived! Not only are Kents more than 300 easy-to-follow recipes the tastiest barbecue recipes you will ever find, but he also includes appetizing dips and salsas, all-important marinades and rubs, incredible sauces, and even grand finale desserts. Kents barbecue favorites include Smoky Mountain Chicken Thighs, and Hillbilly Blackened Sea Bass, along with perfect side dishes like Fire Baked Beans and Kent's Famous Cornbread. Kent includes stories and photos of some of the best barbecue restaurants in the Appalachians including interesting pit-side interviews with barbecue pit masters, and his trusty dog side-kick, Jake, throws in valuable tips for making it all easier. Fire up the grill! Barbecue has never been this good."

Snackin' With Jim by James E. Morris, MSEd.. morrispubco@altamont.net. http://www.booklocker.com/books/527.html

Suddenly Cooking - real food made real easy by Sophie Ruggles. Amazon.com. mailto@suddenlycooking.com. www.suddenlycooking.com
"The complete kitchen survival guide for adult beginner cooks, limited cooks & the kitchen phobic"

Sundown Cafe: The Simple Art of Creating Meals, Dinner Classics Collection by Julie Huber. PO Box 2577; Woodstock, GA 30188. publishing@sundowncollection.com.
"Sundown Cafe© ~ The Simple Art of Creating Meals. This 376 paged cookbook creates a fresh approach to Preparing and Sharing meals. Uniquely designed to inspire even the most inexperienced chefs, Sundown Cafe© contains delicious, yet straightforward recipes, that simplify meal preparation. Every page of Sundown Cafe© is conveniently color coded with easy-to-follow tables, concise directions, and customized recipes for serving two to six people. Every main meal comes with recommended side dishes, vegetables, breads, desserts and even a wine selection. Sundown Cafe© not only captures the very essence of Preparing and Sharing exceptional meals, it also connects to the essential elements of life......comfort, warmth, passion, and love. With every Sundown, we reflect on our journey, inspired by the fact that each ending is actually a new beginning. The Sundown Collection combines some of the rich components that we seek to enrich our lives."

Talk Turkey to Me \ A Good Time in the Kitchen Talking Turkey and All the Trimmings by Renee S. Ferguson. www.TurkeyTools.com. renee@TalkTurkeyToMe.com. www.TalkTurkeyToMe.com

Tasty Memories by Pauline Spokoiny. 17905 NE 101st Ct. Redmond, WA 98052. P999S@aol.com.
"$5.00 from each book goes to Cancer Research."

The “Read My Lips” Cookbook by Robert S. Swiatek. Infinity publishing. bob@bobcooks.com. bobcooks.com
"The “Read My Lips” Cookbook is a culinary journey of the author after he moved away from home and resided temporarily in different places in the eastern United States. It has tested recipes that taste great, are good for you, are easy to make and won’t drain your wallet. It features real life experiences of the author that should make you laugh as well as instruct even the most experienced cook. It is not the only cookbook you should have but one that will improve your skills and enhance your culinary enjoyment. "

The Bartenders Beer Cookbook, A Guide To Cooking With Beer by Paul Barbano. www.expeditionbooks.com
"Over 100 recipes that feature beer as a main ingredient. Everything from Tortilla Beer Soup to the incredible Sauerkraut and Beer Chocolate Cake. ISBN-13: 978-0974188508 "

The Basic Art of Italian Cooking by Maria Liberati. The Art of Living, PrimaMedia, Inc., P.O. Box 322, Feasterville, Pa. (USA) 19053. sales@thebasicartofitaliancooking.com. www.thebasicartofitaliancooking.com
"Former international supermodel turned foods/lifestyle guru- Maria Liberati creates a beautiful/luscious experience. A passionate and heartwarming look at the recipes that connect Maria from her past and present while combining recipes and stories from her life in small town Italy. Experiencethe fresh fruit macedonia from her family's vineyard. taste the minted pears and parmigiano antipasto. "Italian cooking is never just a recipe. It is the basic art of creating something special from sonehing simple and fresh". 200 pages, over 50 recipes. Softcover-$29.95;Hardcover$39.95 Publisher: Art of Living, PrimeMedia, Inc. 1-800-581-9020 ISBN#978-1-928911-00-5 "

The Book of Druthers by The Druthers Sisters: Linda Ross Aldy, Annetta Jean Allred, Ann Homer Cook, Beverly Keaton Smith and. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"The Book of Druthers offers a wide variety of over 400 thought-provoking questions along with three possible answers. After weighing the pros and cons of each answer, you decide which one suits your fancy and explain why. Whether you are alone or with a group of people, the Druthers experience offers you a lighthearted way to learn more about yourself and others. These insightful questions will twist and turn your thoughts and conversations into many different directions. Share it with friends and prepare yourself for engaging entertainment, or let Druthers take you on a solitary path toward reflection and personal growth. No matter how you play, it's great fun--and tough to stop once you start. "

The Braces Cookbook: Recipes You (and Your Orthodontist) Will Love by Pamela Waterman and Brenda Waterman. The Discovery Box, 1955 W. Baseline Rd., Ste. 113-234, Mesa AZ 85202. thediscoverybox@earthlink.net. www.BracesCookbook.com
"got Braces? This 6"x9", wire-o-bound book is filled with 50 comfort-food recipes, tips for tender teeth, and hints on shopping for simple meals, packing lunches and eating out. Enjoy reading fun tooth trivia sprinkled throughout the 96 pages. This book helps children, teens, adults and parents adjust to life with braces, and has been honored with the Good Parenting Award from the online community, ParentalWisdom.com. It was also featured on 19 TV stations around the country in public service announcements by the American Association of Orthodontists during National Orthodontic Health Month 2006."

The Coffee Fanatic's Field Guide To Coffee, Coffee Drinks & Coffeehouses by Matt Peach. Shenandoah Blue Ridge Media, 955 Carodon Drive, Ruckersville, VA 22968. info@coffeefanaticsguide.com. www.coffeefanaticsguide.com
"First Edition - The Ultimate Coffee Guide!"

The Complete Venison Cookbook by Harold Webster, Jr.. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"The venison chef will enjoy the experience of preparing and eating venison as never before imagined. This book solves the riddle of why some venison has a strong taste, and how to prevent it completely. You'll learn how to make venison tender and delicious. From basic recipes for home and camp to preparing and presenting venison for elegant dining, there are over 700 venison recipes for steaks, chops, roast and ribs, plus chilies, stroganoffs, meat loaves, burgers and more. Also included are over 250 recipes that complement venison, plus recipes for canning, drying, sausage making, smoking, pickling, and preserving. "

THE DEVOTIONAL COOK BOOK by REV.ROBERT LACY. 4925 HOUSTON DRIVE,BATON ROUGE, LA,79809. whitedoveministries@home.com.
"Dynamic and unique cookbook,containing;recipes and devotions by laeding and famous christians.Dr.BILLY GRAHAM,ORAL ROBERTS,JERRY FALEWELL,PAT ROBINSON,TIM LEHAY,CHUCK COLSON,POPE JOHN PAUL II,PAUL AND JAN CROUCH OF TBN,DR.TONY EVANS,FOOTBALL GREAT REGGIE WHITE,BAESBALL GREAT DAVE DEVECHY,AND MUCH,MUCH MOORE.FABULOUS CAJAN/CREOLE RECIPES,JAMBALYA/SEAFOOD GUMBOS/CRAWFISH E'TOUFEE,CATFISH CAJAN STYLE/SHRIMP n CORN CHOWDER SOUP,AND OVER MANY MORE ITEMS IN 10 FOOD CATAGORIES FROM APPTIZERS TO MOUTH WATERING NATIONAL DESSERTS.YUM=YUM !!"

The Easy Vegetarian by Portia Little. panntree@msn.com. www.portialittle.com
"ISBN: 0966306619 Blog: www://breadpuddingallday.blogspot.com "

The Egg,Dairy and Nut Free Cookbook by Donna Beckwith. www.trafford.com. donna@donnaquest.com. www.donnaquest.com
"250 delicious recipes written to accomodate food allergies to egg,dairy and nuts. The recipes have been written with an "eggs in" option for those not allergic to eggs but to dairy or nuts. The book also includes a comprehensive resource section and a section on how to manange food allergies from the everyday to more complicated situations such as dining in restaurants and travelling.For further information see the website. "

The Garden of Eating: A Produce-Dominated Diet and Cookbook by Rachel Albert-Matesz and Don Matesz. www.TheGardenOfEatingDiet.com. info@TheGardenOfEatingDiet.com. www.TheGardenOfEatingDiet.com
"First edition 2004, recommended by Library Journal, 2000 in print. Presents a practical plan for obtaining the health-building benefits of an alkaline, produce-dominated diet that includes pasture-raised animal products. Includes 250 delicious, family-friendly, grain- and dairy-free recipes. "

The Hall Family Cookbook, A Collection of Original and Stolen Recipes by Gene R. Hall, Pamela D. Hall. PO Box 21306, Roanoke, VA 24018. virginiayankeepress@att.net. http://virginiayankee.myshopify.com/
"Selected by Quail Ridge Press as one of the "Best of the Best Virginia (New Edition)" cookbooks. This cookbook is a family’s collection of treasured recipes. Preparation difficulty levels range from very easy to somewhat challenging so that any cook should be able to find a recipe suitable to his or her personal cooking skills. Many of these recipes can be classified as everyday dishes. However, there are also specialty dishes that are appropriate for entertaining small groups and larger parties. Let's get cookin'! "

The Hot Sauce Bottle Cookbook; Recipes that Sizzle - Sauces that Cook! by Linda Matthie-Jacobs. The MJM Grande Publishing Company Ltd., Box 4031, Station C, Calgary, AB, Canada T2T 5M9. mjm@cookingwithfire.com. www.cookingwithfire.com
"Hot sauces are hot and have taken the market by storm! Most people, except the serious hot sauce collectors, are unaware of the many ways hot sauces can be used. The Hot Sauce Bottle Cookbook, with its delicious and creative recipes, will inspire you to try every one of the ten sauces featured in this book. You'll never be intimidated by "liquid heat" again! Get all fired up and enjoy recipes that sizzle and sauces that really cook!"

The Madd Irishman cookbook...Irish Wit & Wisdom Meets Irish Cuisine by Marianne L. Kelly. P.O. Box 930-Bradford, VT 05033. info@safeharbourpress.com. www.safeharbour
""The Madd Irishman cookbook...Irish Wit & Wisdom Meets Irish Cuisine," is not just another cookbook. Inside you will find Irish witticisms and sayings along with Irish recipes adapted to American cooks. It's being called "The little cookbook with the big personality!""

The Madd irishman cookbook..Irish Wit & Wisdom Meets Irish Cuisine by Marianne L. Kelly. P.O. Box 930-Bradford, VT 05033. info@safeharbourpress.com. www.safeharbourpress.com
""The Madd Irishman Cookbook...Irish Wit & Wisdom Meets Irish Cuisine," is being called "the little cookbook with the big personality." Inside readers will find wonderful Irish witicisms along with Irish recipes adapted to American cooks. "

The Painted Fish and Other Mayan Feasts/ An edible memoir from the back roads and beaches of the Yucatan by Sonja Lillvik. 108 A Old Pittsboro Road, Carrboro, NC 27510. Thepaintedfish.com. Thepaintedfish.com
"First edition. 2000 in print. "

The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook Volume II by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
" Just when you thought it couldnt get any better, editors Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley have done it again! The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook II brings you more of the family favorites you have come to expect...Apple Pan Dowdy, Southern Corn Bread Dressing, Crock Pot Barbecued Beef Stew, Popover Pizza, Strawberry Chocolate Mousse Cake.... Each of these newly selected Hall of Fame recipes was chosen from over 17,000 recipes that were already winners in the acclaimed Best of the Best State Cookbook Series. The editors have traveled America in search of recipes that contribute to their goal of Preserving Americas Food Heritage. "

The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook: Winning Recipes from Hometown America by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"450 winning recipes from over 14,000 recipes that are already winners in Quail Ridge Press' acclaimed Best of the Best State Cookbook Series. The three criteria for selection were: 1) Taste, 2) Taste, and 3) Taste! Remember when the most important thing about food was taste? Well, it still is! These easy-to-prepare recipes are people's choice recipes voted to be in the Recipe Hall of Fame. "

The Rum Experience / The Complete Rum Reference Guide by Luis K. Ayala. 107 Rock Chalk Court, Round Rock, Texas 78664 USA. luis@rumshop.net. www.rumshop.net
"Rum is perhaps the most mysterious of all spirits. It is no wonder it hasn't shared the spotlight with all other distilled spirits. Everyone has heard about it, yet few really KNOW what Rum is all about...until now. "THE RUM EXPERIENCE," the latest book by Rum Runner Press Inc., describes rum in unprecedented detail. Nowhere before has so much information about rum been put together. Inside this book readers will find: 492 featured rums from 46 countries, 143 distilleries and blenders, 231 rum drink recipes and 39 rum-based food recipes. All these rums embellished by close to 400 pictures and illustrations along with a comprehensive Index and Bibliography. The author gathered the material for this book over a period of 6 years while serving as a Rum Judge in the most prestigious annual International Rum Competition in the world, which takes place in Barbados, West Indies. Whether you are a professional in the Food and Drink arena or a Spirits Aficionado, this book is sure to increase your knowledge about rum. You will learn about the origins, history, fermentation, distillation and aging of rum. By the time you finish reading, you will be able to speak authoritatively about rum, in all its six categories. The Collector’s Edition of the book is a perfect Coffee Table item. It is hardbound, published in full color and comes with an individually hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. For additional information, you may visit the Press Room at: http://www.rumshop.net/pressroom.htm View the book’s Table of Contents at: http://www.rumshop.net/rumexperiencetoc.htm See what readers are saying about the book at: http://www.rumshop.net/rumexperiencereviews.htm This book was voted "Best Rum Book" by the Rum Appreciation Society."

The Southern Cook's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Old-Fashioned Southern Cooking by Courtney Taylor and Bonnie Carter Travis. Quail Ridge Press, P O Box 123, Brandon, MS 39043. info@quailridge.com. www.quailridge.com
"Southern cousins, Courtney Taylor and Bonnie Carter Travis, both experienced cooks and writers, get into the kitchen with you, explaining the fundamentals of Southern cooking and telling you how ingredients should look, feel, and smell. The Southern Cook's Handbook is a how-to manual, a primer for the new cook, as well as a refresher course for the old handit is an essential reference to any kitchen. "

The Story of Our Fruits and Vegetables by Dorothy Crispo. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0977623270/sr=8-1/qid=1155169178/ref=sr_1_1/002-6946279-9042425?ie=UTF8. heatherhummel@pathbinder.com. www.pathbinder.com
""This book is meant to trace the long life stories of the fruits and vegetables we grow within the United States today [1968], where they came from, and, whenever possible, who were the dedicated men and women who developed them into the superior products picked and harvested across out continent in this computerized, jet-propelled age in which we live." - From the Introduction "This delightfully original book makes colorful individuals of each of our fruits and vegetables, in character sketches that trace them down through history side by side with man. Apple and orange, pomegranate and dig, papaya, mango and banana, are as adventurous on their travels from land to land, from continent to continent as any Marco Polo or Columbus. Vegetables, too, are not to be outdone! So whether one is historian, agronomist, vegetarian, anecdotist, gourmet, or just plain housewife-going-to-market one will be most happily entertained and seriously instructed by these biographic vignettes with their charming illustrations by Frank Aloise". - Leslie Frost (Daughter of Robert Frost) "

Thinking of Dying? Food For Thought by Noel Poissant. 16405 Forest Lake Dr. Northville, MI 48168. noeste@sbcglobal.net.
"Thinking of Dying? Food For Thought is a family cookbook that contains a compilation of poignant quotes from various authors on grieving and life's process; Thought provoking quotes to help you grieve and comforting recipes to help you remember. ISBN # 0975377418 Pairadime Publications LLC Cooking/Self Help 168 pages $19.99 "

Toast to Tidewater by Junior League of Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Inc.. 1379 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. pjfa@worldnet.att.net. www.cookbookcarnival.com
"Available in September, 2004, this new book is a visual feast of the fresh seafood and other ingredients from Virginia. 167 recipes, over half of which are paired with Virginia wines, beers, and ciders, with tasting notes to help choose similar ones from your area. From the publisher of the award winning cookbook Tidewater On The Half Shell."

Toast to Tidewater, Celebrating Virginia's Finest Food and Beverages by Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Inc.. PO Box 956, Norfolk, VA 23501. jlnvb@aol.com. www.jlnvb.org
"Release date: September 2004 From the publishers of the award-winning "Tidewater on the Half Shell" comes another cookbook destined to make its own mark in the cookbook world. Includes 167 delectable recipes, masterful four-color photography throughout the book, and over 100 of the recipes include beverage pairing suggestions for Virginia wines, ciders, or beers. The book is sure to be a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds! Call 866-90JLNVB to order yours today!"

Tried and True Tasty Memories by Pauline Spokoiny. 17905 NE 101st Ct. Redmond, WA 98052. p999s@aol.com.
"Price of cookbook - $14.95. Shipping charges $3.00. $5.00 of each book goes to Cancer Research. A wonderful array of recipes. "

Twinfare - Make Your Next Gathering Twice as Nice! by Connie Loux Murray, Chris Loux Henning. Twinfare@adelphia.net. www.twinfare.com

Ultra-Violet's Pickled Egg Cookbook - Plucky Prescripts from the Show-Me Staate by Violet S. Clayton. http://www.RexdalePublishing.com. RexdalePublishCo@cs.com. http://www.RexdalePublishing.com
"A new cookbook collectible for every serious gourmet! Enjoy the pleasures of healthy, tasty pickled eggs that you omake easily in your own home. These pickled eggs will unashamedly zap your taste buds, set off fire alarms, and tease your sweet tooth. This is a must have book for the devoted pickler. * Learn how to hard-boil and peel an egg * Learn how to make 40+ yummy recipes * Create special effects in pickling * Learn fund raising & gift giving ideas * Go to class: Egg Education 101 * Laugh at Ultra-Violet's escapades The author, Mrs. Violet S. Clayton, grew up in Rock Island, Illinois, the seventh of ten children born to her Native American mother and her Welsh father. She lived most of her life in towns along the Mississippi River. The fabric of her life was woven with the threads of social stigmatism and adversity. Multiple marriages, divorces, a limiting eighth-grade education, single parenthood, poverty and racism were leading players in her life's story. Nevertheless, throughout her life she used her native intelligence so well that she managed to own a bakery, a restaurant, a waste-disposal service, a stock car racing track, a wrecking service, a scrap yard, a chauffeur service, an insurance adjusting service, and real estate. She did all of this in addition to working in various factories and driving a semi-truck. She was the personification of the American Dream. Mrs. Clayton was a "liberated woman" long before it was fashionable. She could completely rebuild and repaint her personal Harley Davidson 80, build a house, and speak at City Hall meetings. She grew her own garden vegetables, pickled and canned her own harvest, and raised livestock. Her customary style was a pair of jeans (with a shirt that had pockets) and bobbed hair, but she could and did present a stunningly attractive figure in a business suit as well. She was plucky, opinionated and unafraid to throw a punch. She might have been dubbed the belle of the "Show-Me" State, but she had no time for pretension. She was a comedienne at heart, and she loved to embrace an unexpected moment of laughter. She was Annie Oakley and Lucille Ball combined -- the child her mother hadn't quite expected and had once tried to give up for adoption before having second thoughts. She came to be known as Ultra-Violet because she wasn't afraid to live. She lived graciously and harmoniously with the attention and controversy her unique personality attracted. Being born into a politically incorrect ethnic group during the Great Depression of the 1930's was a challenge she wrestled with daily. She could have been anyone or no one. But she chose to be Ultra-Violet. The book contains 40+ pickled eggs recipes along with true-life,comical anecdotal stories about Ultra-Violet and her family. Throughout the book are Missouri "tidbits" giving the reader interesting facts about the Great "Show-Me" State, Ultra-Violet's beloved home. Carl T. Shepherd, the author's son tells the anecdotes. Mr. Shepherd, known to his close friends and family as Butch, is a Licensed Crane Operator and has been a poud member of the Operating Engineers Union, Local 513, in St. Louis for the past 32 years. He holds the unofficial world record for setting the biggest water tower in two pieces, a task usually done in several sections. Over the years, Mr. Shepherd has been actively involved in local Ralls County politics and has worked diligently toward community improvements. He is a well-known, well loved conversationalsit and storyteller with a hearty, infectious laugh. He is also a fun-loving prankster -- a trait he claims he inherited directly from Ultra-Violet. Although no direct connection has been established between the Shepherd brothers of the James-Younger Gang (see Missouri tidbit on page 55)and the Mr. Shepherd who collaborated on this book, one really has to wonder whether such a connection exists and perhaps accounts for the latter's lawless proclivities. In true outlaw fashion, Mr. Shepherd's response to that query has been "No comment"! Ultra-Violet's Pickled Egg Cookbook Plucky Prescripts from the Show-Me State Author: Violet S. Clayton Collaborator: Carl T. Shepherd ISBN: 0-9675667-4-6 96 pages, spiral bound $16.95"

Virtues of Soy: A Practical Health Guide and Cookbook by Monique N. Gilbert. www.virtuesofsoy.com. monique@chef.net. www.virtuesofsoy.com
"Discover how soy can benefit your health, which soy foods are best, and how easy it is to make soy foods taste great! This is truely the only comprehensive soy reference manual you will ever need!"

What Is A Vegetarian? by Debra L. Stewart. P.O. Box 571843. debbielou@whataveg.com. www.whataveg.com
"This is a childrens book on what a vegetarian eats and does not eat. For children 4-8. Ethical concept with regards to animals. "

What's to Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook by Linda Marienhoff Coss. P.O. Box 1313, Lake Forest, CA 92609-1313. Orders@FoodAllergyCookbook.com. www.FoodAllergyCookbook.com
""What's to Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook" is a comprehensive cookbook with over 145 recipes for everything from soups and salads to main dishes, side dishes, breakfast foods and baked goods. These are delicious recipes that your family will love and that you can serve to guests with pride. "

Wheat-Free Gluten-Free Dessert Cookbook by Connie Sarros. 3270 Camden Rue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. gfcookbook@hotmail.com. http://www.glutenfree.homestead.com/ homepage.html
"Just published! 400 luscious recipes. Into. explains the ramifications of Celiac Sprue. This is followed by a page of "hints" for successfully converting wheat flour recipes into gluten-free ones that are light and will hold together. All ingredients have been approved by the Celiac Sprue Association and The National Center for Digestive Diseases. "

Wheat-Free Recipes & Menus by Carol Fenster, Ph.D.. PMB #404, 8174 S. Holly, Littleton, CO 80122-4004. carol@savorypalate.com. www.savorypalate.com
"Dan Poynter's books were at my side as I wrote 3 award-winning cookbooks, Wheat-Free Recipes & Menus, Special Diet Solutions, and Special Diet Celebrations. These books have restored the joys of eating to thousands with food alleriges, celiac disease, and other medical conditions such as autism or auto-immune diseases----where special diets are part of the treatment."

WHICH FOOD?? WHICH WINE?? by Lawrence F. Sanek, Sr.. 9939 Wildwood Circle Highland, IN 46322. lfsanek@netnitco.net. http://www.whichfoodwhichwine.com
"GOURMAND INTERNATIONAL WINNER "WHICH FOOD?? WHICH WINE?? Red, White Pink or Bubbly" contains over 10,000 suggested food and wine matches from the simple to the sublime, snack foods to gourmet creations, and much more. Can be purchased as an eBook or Hardcopy. Eliminate the thinking of “white with white” and “red with red”. Learn about glasses, wine racks, temperatures to serve wine at, how to pronounce those names, how to properly store wine and more about the world of wine."

Who's Cooking in Laguna Beach by Arline Isaacs. 1539 Caribbean Way. lagunabeach@earthlink.net. www.sunboxpress.com
"Will be out in 4-6 weeks. Awarded first prize for non-fiction by California Press Women! Five stars on Amazon.com!"

Who's Cooking in Laguna Beach 24 Northwinds. lagunabeach1cox.net. Sunboxpress.com
"Recipes from 150 residents in LagunaBeach the prime west coast art colony - some celebrities, city officals and natives. The 344 page book sells for $27.95 plus $3.95 shipping. Check or money order to Sunbox Press, 24 Northwinds, Aliso Viejo, California, 92656 USA"

Wine & Cheese Pairing Guide: Your Exciting Search for Wow! Combinations by Norm & Barbara Ray. Rayve Productions, POB 726, Windsor CA 95492. rayvepro@aol.com. rayvepro.com
"It’s fun discovering taste sensations that make you say “Wow! This is fantastic!” ... sensations you will enjoy by successfully pairing wines and cheeses. Over 1000 wines and 1000 cheeses worldwide offer 1,000,000+ potential combinations that could elicit your “Wow!” experience. Here’s your running start to finding “Wow!” pairings and hosting “Wow!” pairing parties for over 150 wines & 340 cheeses worldwide, in two convenient formats: Cheese & Wine Pairing Recommendations, and Wine & Cheese Pairing Recommendations + valuable basics & tips regarding wine, cheese, pairings + two efficient easy-to-use journals: “My Favorite Pairings” Journal and “Oops! I Won¹t Pair These Again” Journal."

Y2Kitchen: The Joy of Cooking in a Crisis by J. Candy Arnold. PO Box 266002 Federal Way, WA 98093-3602. Y2Kitchen@naturelink.net. http://www.naturelink.net/books.htm
"Y2Kitchen is a comprehensive guide to over 600 of America's favorite recipes with easy-to-understand directions. Mouth-watering dishes maximize the taste, variety, and nutritional content of your meals in any situation, including emergencies. "Y2Kitchen is especially recommended for those who are interested in developing a culinary 'safety net' for themselves and their families". (The Midwest Book Review). Thank you, Dan Poynter, for your help in getting this timely information into the hands of Americans everywhere. "

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