COLORADO CLASSIQUE
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Endorsed by Governor Ritter....
John Fielder photography....
25 participating restaurants......
75 full-color glossy photos....
hundreds of favorite recipes by our home cooks.....
nutritional content....
beer-flavor profiles.....
wine pairings.....
culinary tips.....
THAT'S COLORADO CLASSIQUE!
In conjunction with our 90th anniversary, the Junior League of Denver is excited to announce the publication of our 5th cookbook, Colorado Classique, which will release on June 25, 2009.
As varied as the scenery is in our beautiful state, Colorado's culinary landscape is equally diverse. Colorado Classique will feature a collection of recipes from the casual Apres Ski Beans to the elegant Truffled Gnocchi. A memorable meal is often one that is exciting to the eye as well as to the tongue. Our partnership with
Souders Studios captured these distinct flavors throughout this book in over 70 mouth-watering photos featuring some of our favorite recipes.
We are introducing beer flavor profiles provided by Boulder Beer Company, Colorado's first microbrewery. You'll learn whether a pilsner or a malt will be the perfect match for your meal. If you prefer wine, The Vineyard Wine Shop has provided wine pairing suggestions including details on why a particular wine will compliment your recipe, for example, whether it has fruity or earthy notes that enhance the flavors of the dish.
From beekeepers to potato fields to vintners....who knew?
Colorado is known for visually-stunning landscapes that range from its high sandy desert plains to its snow-capped Rocky Mountains. This visual story of natural wonder will be told through 16 breathtaking photos generously donated by John Fielder.
But there's more to the story.
From beekeepers ... to buffalo ranchers... to mountain potato fields and vintners...Colorado is an amazing state.
All of our sponsors are Colorado-based businesses and their participation has elevated our new cookbook to new heights. Not only have they provided essential financial support for the publishing of our new cookbook, but they have also contributed tips and recipes that will enhance your cooking and entertaining skills. They may also tell you something you didn't already know about Colorado.
To learn more about our home-grown Colorado businesses, visit them online by clicking on the blue sponsoring menu bar to the right. Even better, dine at one of the restaurants, visit a winery or microbrewery, purchase organic Colorado meats, fruits, and vegetables, and finish it all off with a stay at a luxury hotel and a sampling of sweet toffee.
Of course, purchase a copy of our new cookbook on June 25, 2009, to learn more about our wonderful state and its home-grown businesses and culinary scene.
THANK YOU TO OUR UNDERWRITERS
Thank you to the 125 individuals and businesses who contributed $18,610 to the Colorado Classique Underwriting Campaign. The winter of 2008/2009 was a financially trying time for our entire country, but it didn't stop our JLD members from making generous contributions. We thank you for your support. For more information about how you can attend the RELEASE PARTY ON JUNE 24, 2009, contact Patricia Bainter at 303.345.3909 or classiquesponsorship@jld.org before March 20, 2009.
Thanks to Jennifer Greer of Castle Rock, Colorado submitted the winning entry in the Junior League of Denver's Name the Cookbook contest. Jennifer's winning submission, Colorado Classique, was selected from over 200 submissions.
The Colorado Classique committee would like to thank those who submitted recipes and to all of our testers who spent months triple-testing everyone single one of the final candidates.
COLORADO CLASSIQUE COOKBOOK SPONSORS
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Fire and Ice Watermelon Salsa - From JLD Cookbook Colorado Classique
Ingredients:
- 3 cups finely chopped watermelon
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2-3 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Drain juices. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
To serve, spoon over sliced oranges, or serve with tortilla chips.
