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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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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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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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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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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With the coldest of the winter months still ahead of us, the temptation to binge on fattening comfort foods is stronger than ever. Combat weight gain and re-shape your waistline post-Holiday Season with The EatingWell Diet (January 2009).

Named “One of America’s Top 10 Healthiest Diets”  by Health Magazine, this book has 150+ delicious, health-conscious, and low-calorie recipes, as well as a 7-step guide to healthy, long-term weight loss.

Here are just two of the guilt-free recipes you can feel good about this winter:  Read more »

Posted: January 26th, 2009 under Cooking, EatingWell.
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Tune in this Sunday morning from 6-7am to Weekend Today in New York on NBC to catch a cooking segment from EatingWell’s own Jessie Price. Jessie will talk about the new book, EatingWell Comfort Foods Made Healthy (November 2008) and makeover a delectable green bean casserole, just in time for the holiday season. Find the recipe after the jump.

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Posted: November 7th, 2008 under Cooking, EatingWell.
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On Tuesday, August 19th, Brian Yarvin will be discussing his book A World of Dumplings (Countryman, 2007) with Guest Host Mario Bosquez. Set your dials to Everyday Food on Martha Stewart Living Radio. The show airs from 11am-1pm ET weekdays.

You’ll find a recipe for authentic shu mai after the jump.

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Posted: August 14th, 2008 under Cooking.
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Jeanette Hurt brings you the exquisite discoveries she unearthed on her culinary tour of Wisconsin and its cheeses. In addition to introducing both innovative and traditional cheese artisans who cultivate award-winning cow, goat and sheep cheeses, Hurt includes recipes, a map locating cheesemakers and other resources, and even travel advice. She discusses her adventures in the Cheese State in her interview on Wisconsin Public Radio found here.

Make sure to tune in to Everyday Food on the Martha Stewart Radio Network on July 31st from 11am-1pm to hear Jeanette talk about the Wisconsin cheese trail and the dairy state’s delectable cheeses.

Posted: July 17th, 2008 under Cooking.
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