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Media Contact: Margo Kesler
Tel: 602-264-2655
Email: Margo Media
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Authors’ Books Sold Out At “Feasting with the Authors™”

(Scottsdale, AZ) – April 26, 2004 – On Tuesday, April 13th at 6:00 pm, 16 nationally renowned culinarians came together to autograph their cookbooks and mingle with Valley residents for the 26th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s second annual “Feasting with the Authors” ™. The reception took place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort and Spa, where Executive Chef Reed Groban created a spectacular sampling of favorite recipe selections from each of the acclaimed author’s cookbooks and sipped wine from Ceretto and Castello Di Monsanto winery.

The gorgeous setting of the terraces at the Princess’s TPC Grill, overlooking the 18th green, provided a festive atmosphere for guests as they sipped, savored, and received personal autographs inscribed in their cookbooks from the award-winning chefs in attendance. Guests at the event had to vie for books as many were quickly sold out.

With such dishes to relish as Mountain Lake Duck Pate with Dried Cherry Chutney, by Dotty Griffith (Contemporary Cowboy), Pork Tenderloin with Poblano Chiles and Yam Gratin by Robert McGrath (American Western Cooking), Seared Striped Bass on Green Papaya Salad (by Sanford D’Amato) featured in Winning Styles by Elin Jeffords, Metro Bis Crab Cocktail by Courtney Febbroriello (The Wife of the The Chef), Chickpea Salad with Coriander and Cumin, by Deborah Madison (Local Flavors), and Squash Blossom Quesadillas with Chipotle Corn Relish, by Barbara Fenzl (Savor the Southwest) tastebuds were popping. This was one celebration where everyone seemed to have room for dessert. With decadently sweet creations by Gaye Ingram (Webster’s Culinary Dictionary), who could resist?

The Scottsdale League for the Arts (SLA) contributes to several Valley organizations, including the Scottsdale Center for the Arts, the Arts in Education Council, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. SLA is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of concerned and caring individuals who invest their time and effort to raise funds for the arts and art education programs.

The primary benefactors of the programs that SLA sponsors are children throughout Arizona. SLA is looking for positive and motivated people to volunteer at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival. It’s a wonderful way to get involved in the community and expand your knowledge about the arts and culinary fields. To find out more information on becoming a volunteer please call Scottsdale League for the Arts at (480) 945-7193.

For a full schedule of events please visit the web site at www.ScottsdaleCulinaryFestival.org or call (480) 945-7193. Memberships are available for $125 annually. This is a fun way to become involved in your community and expand your knowledge in the art and culinary fields.

For more information or photos from “Feasting with the Authors” ™ please contact Margo Media at (602) 264-2655.