2012 Winners

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The Sun and the Rain & the Appleseed

1st Place: $5,000

The Sun and the Rain & the Appleseed
First Presbyterian Preschool
Richmond, VA

Judges' Comments:
“Oh my goodness – could this be cuter? The quality of the kids’ artwork is fantastic, the cover and title are perfect for a church preschool, and the ‘special pages’ with the poem and history are engaging.”
~ Hannah Agran

“Nice variety of recipes in this cookbook…I had to make the ‘Caliente’s Piña Colada Bread Pudding’…only one word: awesome!”
~ Robert Cano

“So many wonderful recipes.”
~ Dawn Saxton

Proceeds Support: First Presbyterian Preschool Scholarship Fund
Cookbook Gross Sales: $15,000
Group’s Web Site: www.fpcrichmond.org

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Treasured Recipes

2nd Place: $2,000

Treasured Recipes
Associates of Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Judges' Comments:
“Great job! Great recipes!”
~ Mark Aker

“Great value in ‘Recipe Symbols’ on recipes. Enjoyed the ‘Luncheon Menus’ utilizing the cookbook recipes.”
~ Dawn Saxton

“Very pretty book! Excellent book for someone looking for those baked goods and sweets that bring back family memories.”
~ Robert Cano

Proceeds Support: Lubbock Christian University
Cookbook Gross Sales: $41,250
Group’s Web Site: www.lcu.edu

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Gogo Cookbook – Serving Up Hope

3rd Place: $1,000

Gogo Cookbook – Serving Up Hope
Rancho Baptist Church Gogos
Temecula, CA

Judges' Comments:
“Excellent in demonstrating the purpose of the charity and their vision.”
~ Dawn Saxton

“Wow – what a heartwarming story! From the cover through the intro pages and dividers you beautifully pay tribute to both grandmothers – those in Malawi and the U.S.”
~ Hannah Agran

“This book had a nice mix of entrees, appetizers, and desserts.”
~ Robert Cano

Proceeds Support: Orphans in Malawi, Africa
Cookbook Gross Sales: $10,400
Group’s web site: www.GogoGrandmothers.com

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