Tune in to Martha Stewart Morning Living this Thursday, May 14th from 7am to 10am ET to catch an interview with Tami Parr, author of Artisan Cheese of the Pacific Northwest (Countryman, 2009). Tami will chat about the new book and the Pacific Northwest’s culinary revolution with hosts Kim Fernandez and Betsy Karetnick.

For more information on the cheeses of the region and upcoming events visit Tami’s website, the Pacific Northwest Cheese Project. Also, visit Seattle Weekly to check out a nice interview with Tami on the eve of the Seattle Cheese Festival.

Posted: May 12th, 2009 under Cooking.
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Tune in this Saturday as Peter Greenberg, the “Travel Detective” interviews Lee Foster on his new book with Ann F. Purcell, The Photographer’s Guide to Washington, D.C. (April 2009, The Countryman Press). Learn how to capture the cherry blossoms at their finest, when to catch the best shots of the National Mall, and discover the best photo opportunities our nation’s capital has to offer. For more information visit Mr. Greenberg’s website or stream it online from News Radio 1440. The show runs every Saturday from 10am-1pm EST.

Posted: April 23rd, 2009 under Travel.
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It’s been quite a week for awards announcements here at Countryman. We congratulate Jeanette Hurt, whose The Cheeses of Wisconsin: A Culinary Travel Guide joins the ranks. Her book received second place in the Midwest Travel Writers Association’s Mark Twain Awards. For more information on the awards and the MTWA, visit their site.

On another note, Jeanette’s companion piece, The Cheeses of California: A Culinary Travel Guide is set to arrive at a store near you in April.

Posted: March 31st, 2009 under Cooking, Travel.
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We are pleased to announce that The EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008) by Dr. Philip Ades & Jessie Price has been selected as one of the nominees for the 2009 James Beard Award. The book is up for the award in the “Healthy Focus” category. The winners will be announced at the annual gala on May 4th. For more information on the competition and all of the nominees, please visit the JBF website here.

Posted: March 26th, 2009 under Cooking.
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We are pleased to announce that Gordon Sullivan’s Saving Homewaters was selected as one of four honorees in the 2008 Montana Book Award competition. This annual award recognizes literary excellence in a book written by someone who lives in Montana or dealing with Montana themes or issues. Presentations and a reception with the winning authors will take place Thursday, April 23, during the Montana Library Association Conference in Kalispell.

Posted: March 20th, 2009 under Sustainable Living.
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With Relish magazine’s new cookbook The Best of Relish Cookbook: Celebrating America’s Love of Food (May 2009, The Countryman Press), planning Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be a hassle. Instead of worrying about what to buy her or how to make her day special, give Mom the evening off from chef duty and cook her a fabulous, healthy meal from the Editors of Relish Magazine’s selection of over 150 recipes.

A celebration of America’s most popular home-cooked dishes and newfound favorites, The Best of Relish Cookbook includes everything from light soups to inspired sides, from hearty pastas to classic main dishes and vegetarian entrees, and from eye-opening breakfasts to delectable desserts. The recipes featured run the gamut from down-home to upscale, from Deep South Chicken and Dumplings and Rustic Apple Pie to flavorful panini, filling frittata, and innovative replacements for the old rotation of sides. It also includes kid-friendly meals, gluten-free breads and desserts, full nutritional information for all of the recipes, and helpful kitchen and ingredient tips.

The Best of Relish Cookbook is sure to inspire you to pull up a chair, pick up a fork, and enjoy cooking and sharing with your friends and family. Here is just one sample Mother’s Day Meal you can put together using The Best of Relish Cookbook. Read more »

Posted: March 2nd, 2009 under Cooking.
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A visit to Washington, D.C., a vibrant repository of American history and culture, is an opportunity to see and capture a world-class city full of political grandeur. With The Photographer’s Guide to Washington, D.C. (April 2009) by Lee Foster and Ann F. Purcell, you can enjoy, explore, and photograph the nation’s capital like never before. This guide, with its full-color maps, detailed directions to sites, and excellent photography tips, will ensure that you create the most breathtaking shots of D.C. With its special coverage of D.C.-specific topics, such as the easiest ways to navigate the city and how to get the photos you want while observing the city’s security restrictions, this book is the ultimate resource for any traveler to and/or photographer of D.C.  Read more »

Posted: February 23rd, 2009 under Travel.
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Coming soon from The Countryman Press is a new title: The Cheeses of California: A Culinary Travel Guide. Written by Jeanette Hurt, author of The Cheeses of Wisconsin: A Culinary Travel Guide (June 2008) and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Cheeses of the World, this book brings a renowned expert’s eye to some of the best nationally-produced cheeses while also serving as a tour guide to The Golden State.

From February 21st to February 24th, Hurt will be making an appearance in California, Read more »

Posted: February 11th, 2009 under Cooking, Travel.
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In an article for the Chicago Tribune, reporter June Sawyers’ spotlight on Hawaii: An Explorer’s Guide (December 2008) presents the basic premise of the book. A must for any visitor “with time and monetary restrictions to consider,” Hawaii helps readers choose which island(s) to visit. Saying that “author Kim Grant gives each island its due,” Sawyers places the guide in the company of such renowned guidebook titles as Lonely Planet. 

Posted: February 6th, 2009 under Explorer's Guide.
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Jessie Price, EatingWell’s food editor and author of EatingWell Comfort Foods Made Healthy (November 2008) appeared in an interview yesterday for the Asbury Park Press’ Super Bowl feature on making over game day snacks. The article covers such foods as buffalo wings, potato skins, and drinks: only a taste of what the book itself contains.

Posted: January 29th, 2009 under Cooking, EatingWell.
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