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Aguinaldos y villancicos, recetas, tradiciones de Navidad—songs, recipes, and traditions of Christmas from the nineteen Spanish-speaking countries of Middle and South America, as well as from the one state that is officially bi-lingual, are included in this well-researched book. There is a wealth of Christmas music, much of it unknown to North Americans, with tunes and guitar chords, words and translations. And there are recipes from each country for holiday foods, ranging from simple beverages to complex tamales and desserts—from gingebre to hallaca and tres leches. Also included are customs and traditions from each of the countries, some common to all, others specific to place, all reflecting the joys of Christmas. An index, glossary, and extensive bibliography make this a valuable resource for readers of all interests.

Virginia Nylander Ebinger is a retired music teacher and a teacher trainer, researcher, and author, with special interest in the Hispanic folklore of New Mexico. Among her other publications are Niñez: Spanish Songs, Games and Stories of Childhood and De Colores. She and her husband live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Website: http://books.google.com/books?id=nJsmPnF60W4C

Softcover:
8 1/4 x 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-689-5
280 pp.,$29.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-135-0
280 pp.,$23.99

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Here’s a cookbook for anyone who loves the taste of chocolate but doesn’t want the caffeine, fat or the fear of allergic reaction to chocolate. Enjoy over 90 recipes that use carob instead of chocolate and get a flavor that mimics it almost exactly with the added benefits of fiber, vitamin B complex, 15 minerals including calcium, and less calories. Whether you want to cut down on chocolate, eliminate it from you diet entirely, or just add carob for its healthy benefits, you can still enjoy special treats with that rich chocolaty flavor.

Tricia Hamilton is an experienced dessert expert who lives in the foothills between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She and her husband raise and train horses and lead a year-round outdoor life. She continues to develop new recipes that are both nutritious and tasty.

Website: http://books.google.com/books?id=9j-RVBcqkI8C

Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-135-7
112 pp.,$18.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-970-7
112 pp.,$9.99

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This “perpetual” write-in calendar has a recipe for each month that can be easily prepared by kids using common kitchen ingredients. Kids can also fill in the dates for each month, color the illustrations and have fun preparing each month’s simple-to-prepare recipe. Have fun with it!

Aileen Paul is the author of successful how-to books for children on cooking, gardening and camping. Throughout her career she has been a radio and television performer, speaker, teacher, writer and owner of a small business. She is also the author of Kids Cooking Without a Stove from Sunstone Press.

Gary Chew is renowned for his bronze sculptures as well as his cartoons that have appeared in The Santa Fe New Mexican.

For children ages 10 and over.

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Softcover:
8 x 10
ISBN: 978-0-91327-090-5
28 pp.,$12.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-926-4
24 pp.,$3.99

“Betty Ann has literally spent a lifetime sharing the joy of great food, and now she makes these treasured recipes available to everyone.” You are going to love this book!” —Shirley O. Corriher, Author of "Cookwise" and "Bakewise"

Noted cooking teacher, culinary expert and lifelong food enthusiast Betty Ann Litvak shares her secrets for success in this engaging and informative cookbook that reflects her years of cooking lore. Filled with outstanding recipes and entertaining stories, from all parts of America to international treasures, this is the go-to book, whether you are making a weekday meal for your family, or creating an impressive feast for entertaining. Betty Ann’s experience in the kitchen shines throughout the book, and her infectious passion for cooking includes many Cook’s Tips to help advise, instruct and entertain her readers. Recipient of The Culinary Trust’s Julia Child Scholarship for Independent Study in France, and a Certified Culinary Professional, Betty Ann Litvak is the teacher you want to lead you to new heights in the kitchen!

Website: http://bettyannskitchen.webs.com/
Email: bettyannkc@aol.com

Softcover:
8 1/2 x 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-929-2
216 pp.,$26.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-226-5
216 pp.,$9.99

These child tested recipes have proved successful with four to six-year olds in the author’s cooking classes for children. This very special “how to” manual for the young child also teaches good eating habits and the no-stove-needed qualification will be a boon to teachers wanting to experiment with using food in the classroom. The majority of the recipes need only simple equipment--a table knife, a spoon, or measuring cup--and are fun to prepare.

"(The author) encourages good nutrition through her recipes."

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Softcover:
8 1/2 X 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-060-2
64 pp.,$12.95

Plenty of recipes for those who can't cook, don't want to cook, or are just plain lazy. (Just kidding...it's great!) Illustrated by the author!

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In this sprightly book, Tukey Koffend, the oldest living cookbook author (her words), tells all. For twenty-five years she was the proprietor of Uriah Heep’s, an eclectic shop in Aspen, Colorado, which sold ethnic clothing, tribal jewelry, rugs and postcards. She also hosted a daily TV show, Aspen A.M., which featured interviews of famous guests, pets of the week, the “Masked Gourmet” who reviewed restaurants, and local news. Her pugs, Emma and Credenza, played important roles on the show.

Tukey is a former journalist, freelance writer, and folk art collector. She now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her present pug, Dulce.

Sample Chapter
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Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-443-3
220 pp.,$19.95

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Red and green chiles share the spotlight with delectible sweets in easy-to-follow recipes. The reader will find many useful hints and interesting variations on familiar dishes, all happily perfected and handed down from generation to generation by the Ortiz family.

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Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-210-1
32 pp.,$8.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-993-6
32 pp.,$3.99

"...recommended to cookbook connoisseurs as a unique collection for spicing up their standard meal menus." --LIBRARY BOOKWATCH

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Santa Fe, New Mexico--a wonderful art center--was much smaller in 1974 when the original edition of PALETTE IN THE KITCHEN was published, and most of the artists knew each other. This led to a lot of parties: parties after gallery openings, parties to plan exhibitions, and parties to plan parties. Looking back on all this--and the photographs from that time--conjures up cartoon mental images of cars careening around Santa Fe, and up and down the road to Taos; artist-filled cars, a bottle or two of wine, and huge casseroles of main dishes, and plates of desserts. Of course, there were the times when everyone showed up with a pasta dish, or everyone brought a dessert. But most of the time there was a wonderful array of creative cooking from their special recipes. And here they are again, to remind us of that wonderful time.

Now, sadly, too many of the artists who contributed to the original edition are gone; some at young ages and some at the end of long productive lives. The late Constance Counter who, along with Karl Tani, put together the first edition of PALETTE IN THE KITCHEN, loved a party, loved to cook, loved a good time, and a good story. Constance asked artists for their favorite recipes, and asked others for dishes they had invented. Some artists gave recipes discovered on their travels, and others contributed recipes from their heritage; and all the artists added their own inventiveness. This Celebration Edition is in memory of Constance Counter and the other artists in this book who are no longer with us. And it is in memory of a smaller, more village-like Santa Fe that is no more. Although times have changed, artists are still taking their creative skills to the kitchen--usually with wonderful, if not surprising, results.

Website: http://books.google.com/books?id=99JRsYSkfooC

Softcover:
8 1/2 X 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-283-5
64 pp.,$12.95