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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