Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Gourmand World Cookbook Awards & Paris Cookbook Fair

Two of our cookbooks, India: A Culinary Journey by Prem Kishore and The New Ukrainian Cookbook by Annette Ogrodnik Corona, have continued on to "Best in World" in their respective categories at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards this month. They are representing the U.S.A. and competing against books published in other countries! The Iraqi Family Cookbook won "Best in U.S.A." for Best Arab Cuisine Book, but sadly was not a finalist for Best in World.

The awards will take place under the Pyramid of the Louvre Museum, in the 1400-seat theater of the Carrousel du Louvre on Saturday, February 23rd. There will be 171 countries participating this year.

Image courtesy of Paris Cookbook Fair.
The Paris Cookbook Fair, which is the annual international cookbook trade meeting, will occur at the same time and location as the Gourmand Awards.

As the United States is the "Country of Honor" at the fair this year, it's only appropriate some of our authors showcase their talent. One of the authors of Muy Bueno, Veronica Gonzalez-Smith, and  Annette Ogrodnik Corona (The New Ukrainian Cookbook), will be attending the fair and representing their books among foodies and publishing professionals from around the globe. Corona will also be at a book signing this Saturday at Barnes & Noble Center Valley from 1-3pm for those who can't make it to the City of Lights.

We want to congratulate the authors on all of their successes and wish them good luck in the coming weeks!

About the books:

Published in September 2012, The New Ukrainian Cookbook includes classic Ukrainian meals, such as Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls) and Chicken Kyiv. Author Annette Ogrodnik Corona explores the cuisine of her ancestors while scattering quotes, poems, historical facts, illustrations, and folklore among her recipes. Ukrainian cuisine is one of the most varied and rustic cuisines in the world, due to its country's range of historical influences.

Published in July 2012, India: A Culinary Journey is a celebration of beloved recipes from all over India, generously spiced with culinary facts, traditions, history, myths, and personal stories that bring the foods to life, which includes. From festival foods to street fare, Prem Kishore takes readers on a culinary journey across the subcontinent, exploring the diversity of Indian cuisine. This title features more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes all adapted for the North American kitchen, plus a quick reference glossary on ingredients and spices, and a guide to festivals, celebrations, and customs.



Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Two Titles Win Gourmand Awards!

Two of our titles have won in their respective categories for the United States in the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards! Congratulations to The New Ukrainian Cookbook for winning Best East European Cuisine Book and to The Iraqi Family Cookbook for winning Best Arab Cuisine Book!
 


The Gourmand Awards are held every year and judges choose winners from various countries for each category. The winners from different countries then compete for "Best in the World," which is where our two titles now stand! 


Published in September 2012, The New Ukrainian Cookbook includes classic Ukrainian meals, such as Holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls) and Chicken Kyiv. Author Annette Ogrodnik Corona explores the cuisine of her ancestors while scattering quotes, poems, historical facts, illustrations, and folklore among her recipes. Ukrainian cuisine is one of the most varied and rustic cuisines in the world, due to its country's range of historical influences.
 




 
The Iraqi Family Cookbook was published in July 2012 and includes a collection of recipes from generations of author Kay Karim's family, as well as all the regions of Iraq. This book serves as a tribute to her homeland's cuisine and includes interesting side bars, notes, family anecdotes, and a guide to spices and ingredients. Iraqi cooking dates back 5,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia and this healthy diet rich in vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains is considered the world's oldest cuisine.




We wish both authors the best of luck in the next step of this contest!

Friday, November 30, 2012

“The Bengali Five-Spice Chronicles” Two-by-Two Cook-Off: Week 2



Our food blogger Two-by-Two cook-off is officially underway! Until December 6, thirteen bloggers will be reviewing and cooking their favorite dishes from Rinku Bhattacharya’s The Bengali Five-Spice Chronicles, and posting two reaction pieces about their experiences. The best part (aside from working up an appetite for these tasty Bengali dishes) is that each blogger is giving away one free copy of the book at the end of the cook-off!

Amanda at MarocMama tried her hand at Lentil and Rice Risotto, Meatballs in Saffron Rice, and Crispy Potato Sticks, and is looking forward to trying out a dessert or chutney for her second post, while Elizabeth over at Frugal Mom Eh enjoyed the “restaurant quality” of the Quick and Zesty Pineapple Shrimp, and its delicious mingling of flavors and spices.
Meatballs in Saffron Rice

Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla tried out some of cookbook’s vegetarian entrees – Sweet and Spicy Curried Cabbage, and Golden Cauliflower in Orange Mustard Sauce, both served with steamed quinoa. Camilla found these two vegetarian dishes “easy to make and teeming with flavor,” plus they were a big hit with her husband and kids!

Spiced Potatoes with Cauliflower and Shrimp

Laura from The Spiced Life cooked up some “quick, healthy and delicious” Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower with Shrimp and Saffron Rice with Meatballs for her out of town guest. In her next post, she’ll be sharing with us the dish she cooked for her kids, when she reduced the green chiles to make the spiciness kid-friendly.

Many of the bloggers agreed that Rinku’s vivid, conversational prose style made browsing The Bengali Five-Spice Chronicles extra enjoyable, as she shares her own personal stories and memories of these beloved Bengali recipes. Cynthia from What a Girl Eats described it as “half-cookbook, half autobiography,” and she was excited to try out Rinku’s Chicken in a Creamy Yogurt Sauce, a simple recipe made with easily available ingredients.

There are plenty of posts still to come from these ladies as well as the rest of the cook-off bloggers, so be sure to check back here for updates – and don’t forget, on each of the blogs you can enter to win your own copy of The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles!

"Two-by-Two" Cook-Off Bloggers

Akheela Hisham - Torviewtoronto
Alex Witte - Chow Vida
Amanda Moutakki - MarocMama
Cynthia McCloud Woodman - What a Girl Eats
Elizabeth Lapmann - Frugal Mom Eh!
Hindy Garfinkle - Confident Cook, Hesitant Baker
Laura Tabacca - The Spiced Life
Melanie Deland - MBA Mama
Perry Perkins - Hautz Meals
Priya Mitrawal - Mharo Rajasthan
Rashmi Primlani - Primlani Kitchen
Sarah De Diego - Journeys of the Zoo

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

"The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles" Two-by-Two Cook-Off: Week 1


What better way to start off the holidays than to have another food blogger cook-off ? This time we're featuring our cookbook by Rinku Bhattacharya, The Bengali Five Spice Chronicles, that is sure to get your taste buds dancing.

Thirteen bloggers will have two weeks to post two reaction pieces about their experiences. Thus the name "Two-by-Two." At the end of the cook-off, each blogger will be giving away one free copy! This delightful cookbook would be a great gift for a friend, family member or even yourself, so be sure to enter.

Rinku, the author, will be hosting the event on her blog, Cooking in Westchester. This is an event you don't want to miss so keep checking back for updates!




"Two-by-Two" Cook-Off Bloggers

Akheela Hisham - Torviewtoronto
Alex Witte - Chow Vida
Amanda Moutakki - Maroccmama
Camilla Mann- Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Cynthia McCloud Woodman - What a Girl Eats
Elizabeth Lapmann - Frugal Mom Eh!
Hindy Garfinkle - Confident Cook, Hesitant Baker
Laura Tabacca - Spiced Life
Melanie Deland - MBA Mama
Perry Perkins - Hautz Meals
Priya Mitrawal - Mharo Rajasthan
Rashmi Primlani - Primlani Kitchen
Sarah De Diego - Journeys of the Zoo

Monday, October 8, 2012

Muy Bueno Cookbook & Spotlight Cookoff: Week 3




The Cookbook Spotlight and Cook-Off has come to a close as 16 bloggers have given their final reviews of Muy Bueno. Hippocrene Books would like to thank all of the bloggers for their hard work and dedication! Each and every one of you gave thoughtful reviews and posted beautiful pictures of your creations over the past three weeks. We would especially like to thank Heather at GirliChef.com for hosting the event and putting together a wonderful group of foodies. We couldn't have done it better ourselves.

Let’s not forget that the end of this cook-off means 16 lucky individuals win a copy of the cookbook for themselves. Be sure to check their blogs to see if you've been selected. Congratulations to those winners!

Photo by Jeanine Thurston

If you didn't win a copy, don't fret. My Bueno can be purchased from your local bookstore, or online at Barnesandnoble.com or Amazon.com. What more could you want from a cookbook that's jam-packed with easy recipes, gorgeous photos, and stories of family tradition that make cooking a soulful experience? We hope you've enjoyed reading what the bloggers have said about Muy Bueno, and will pick up a copy for yourself or your loved ones.

Here's the list of all the bloggers who participated in the Muy Bueno Cookbook and Spotlight Cook-off. Make sure you check out some of their other recipes. These bloggers have a knack for making their readers hungry!

Heather - girlichef  
Gerry - Foodness Gracious  
Jenn - Rook no.17 
Michelle - Delectable Musings 
Karen - Savoury Table  
Michelle - Ms. enPlace 
VianneySweet Life