Each day counting down to the announcement of the Minnesota Book Awards, we highlight one of the thirty-two finalists. Today we feature 2015 General Nonfiction finalist:
The Best of North Shore Cuisine
New Scenic Café: The Cookbook by Scott Graden with Arlene Anderson
Published by New Scenic Café, Inc.
Category Sponsor: Minnesota AFL-CIO
The New Scenic Café in Duluth has been serving delectable dishes for more than fifteen years. This gorgeous new cookbook features 130 of the café’s most popular recipes, including starters, salads, entrées, desserts, breads and more. The recipes are written with helpful detail, making them easy to follow for cooks at every level of expertise, and many are accompanied by beautifully detailed color photographs. From tasty appetizers like Fettucine alla Carbonara and flavorful Sashimi Tuna Tacos to delectable entrées such as Cumin-Scented Pork and Potato Gnocchi and elegant desserts like Passionfruit Panna Cotta and Chocolate Terrine, this book brings the delicious flavors of the New Scenic Café into your home.
About the authors:
Scott Graden is the chef/owner of the New Scenic Café in Duluth. Arlene Anderson is a writer, teacher, and business leader based in Duluth.
The reviews are in:
“If you have fond feelings of The New Scenic, you should definitely get a copy. The photos of the food are beautiful. The recipes tell so much about cooking life on the North Shore at its best.” – Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, Minneapolis St Paul Magazine
In the media:
Star Tribune interview with Scott Graden
Visit the New Scenic Cafe’s website
Join us at the Awards Gala!
Award winners will be announced at the 27th Annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala on Saturday, April 18 at the historic St. Paul Union Depot. The opening reception begins at 7 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are available by visiting www.thefriends.org/gala.
Have you read New Scenic Cafe: The Cookbook? What are your thoughts? We welcome your comments!