The California Fresh Harvest cookbook is arranged by season, and highlights the abundance of fresh foods cultivated in Northern California. The recipes have been triple tested and California Fresh Harvest is a wealth of fascinating food lore, inspirational menus, wine pairings, cooking tips, and information on local events and special destinations. The book includes rich full-color photographs by Master of Photography Steven Brandt and illustrations by watercolorist Gwen Prichard, both of whom donated their time and talents to the visual beauty of California Fresh Harvest. In the tradition of the treasured, original California Fresh cookbook, again the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay has created a classic for Northern California residents and visitors alike.

This is one of the most beautifully done cookbooks I've seen. With an outstanding selection of 5 star recipes created around fresh ingredients you cannot go wrong with this one! Some of the recipes you will find in this cookbook include: Peach & Croissant Bread Pudding, Five-Cheese Lasagna with Chicken & Pesto, Sherried Wild Mushroom Broth, Veal Scallopini, Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches and many more mouth-watering delights!

Awards given for this prestigious cookbook include:
California Fresh Harvest was named the First Place National Winner for the 2001 TABASCO® Community Cookbook Awards competition, an honor bestowed on only three other Junior League cookbooks since the contest began in 1990.
Gold Winner, ForeWord Magazine 2001 Book of Year Awards (Cookbook Category)
Finalist, 2001 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards)
Second Place, 2001 Favorite Recipes Press Sales Award

There are forewords by Chef/Owner Alice Waters from the world-renowned Chez Panisse Café and Restaurant in Berkeley, California, named Gourmet Magazine's 2001 Best Restaurant in America.

And Gina Gallo, granddaughter of California wine pioneer Julio Gallo of the famous Gallo of Sonoma winemakers.

Proceeds from the sale of California Fresh Harvest support on-going children's services and implement important new programs for Children at Risk so you will not only get a beautiful cookbook but will support a good cause too!

The Junior League is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

© 2003 by The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. + Photographs © 2003 by Steven Brandt + Illustrations © 2003 by Gwen Prichard

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