On April 16th, the Julia Child Cookbook Awards were announced, and on May 5, the James Beard Awards were announced. Here are the nominees and winners of both awards. Pick your favorites and order some books for your own star-studded collection. - Award winner			American: TV Food Network Award Cookbooks that focus on ethnic, cultural or regional cooking in the United States. Creole Flavors: Recipes for Marinades, Rubs, Sauces, and Spices Author: Kevin Graham Food Gifts for All Seasons Author: Anne Byrn Spirit of the West: Cooking from Ranch House and Range Authors: Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs Bread and Other Sweets: Baking with Julia Author: Dorie Greenspan Nancy Silverton's Breads from the La Brea Bakery Authors: Nancy Silverton and Laurie Ochoa Ultimate Cake Author: Barbara Maher Chefs and Restaurants Cookbooks by or about chefs, collections of recipes from chefs, or books that focus on the cuisine of a specific restaurant. An American Place Author: Larry Forgione Chez Panisse Vegetables Author: Alice Waters Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen Authors: Rick Bayless with Deann Groen Bayless and Jean Marie Brownson First Book: The Julia Child Award The first cookbook by a writer who has not previously authored or co-authored a cookbook. Steven Jenkins Cheese Primer Author: Steven Jenkins Cooking with Nora Author: Nora Pouillon Curried Flavors: Family Recipes from South India Author: Maya Kaimal MacMillan Food Reference/Technical: Calphalon Award Reference books of culinary terms, histories, techniques or ingredients. Cocina!: A Hands-On Guide to the Techniques of Southwestern Cooking Author: Leland Atkinson <[main em]> Cooking for Dummies Authors: Bryan Miller and Marie Rama Cupboard Love: A Dictionary of Culinary Curiosities Author: Mark Morton General: kitchentoolsTM by Black & Decker Award Multiple subject recipe books, all-purpose cookbooks and personal recipe collections. Jacques Pépin's Kitchen: Cooking with Claudine Author: Jacques Pepin The Cook's Bible: The Best of American Home Cooking Author: Christopher Kimball The Parenting Cookbook Author: Kathy Gunst				Health and Special Diet: Bertolli Olive Oil Award Cookbooks that focus on healthful eating, nutrition, dietary concerns, and special or restrictive diets. "1,000 Vegetarian Recipes" Author: Carol Gelles Nutrition Secrets of the Ancients: Foods and Recipes for Optimum Health in the New Millenium Authors: Dr. Gene Spiller and Rowena Hubbard Recipes for Change: Gourmet Wholefood Cooking for Health and Vitality at Menopause Authors: Lisa DeAngelis and Molly Siple International Cookbooks that focus on particular geographical regions or cultural identities outside of the United States. Charmaine Solomon's Encyclopedia of Asian Food Author: Charmaine Solomon The Foods of Sicily & Sardinia and the Smaller Islands Author: Giuliano Bugialli The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York Author: Claudia Roden Literary Food Writing: Borders Award Non-fiction or fiction food or beverage books that are distinguished by the quality of their prose. Serious Pig: An American Cook in Search of his Roots Author: John Thorne with Matt Lewis Thorne Stand Facing the Stove: The Story of the Women Who Gave America the Joy of Cooking Author: Anne Mendelsohn The Debt to Pleasure Author: John Lanchester Single Subject Cookbooks that focus on specific food, cooking methods, techniques or appliances. Fish and Shellfish Author: James Petersen Nicole Routhier's Fruit Cookbook: 400 Sweet and Savory, Fruit-Filled Recipes, Soups to Desserts Author: Nicole Routhier The Pasta Bible Authors: Christian Teuber, Silvio Rizzi, and Tan Lee Leng Wine, Beer or Spirits: Beaulieu Vineyard Award Books on the history, evaluation or production of alcoholic beverages; mixology; or serving or pairing alcoholic beverages with food. A Wine and Food Guide to the Loire Author: Jaqueline Friedrich Rhone Renaissance Author: Remington Norman The Wine Tasting Class: Expertise in 12 Tastings Author: Judy Ridgway
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