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The Gasparilla Cookbook
The Junior League of Tampa's The Gasparilla Cookbook is a proven classic, with its collection of superb recipes from famous West Coast Florida restaurants and locally renowned hostesses. This is a traditional cook's book, featuring gourmet regional cuisine and prized heirloom recipes spotlighting the area's blend of Spanish, Greek, Cuban, Italian, and Southern heritages. 

A welcome addition to the cookbook collection of both novice and accomplished cooks, The Gasparilla Cookbook features fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood, and includes easy instructions, and serving suggestions that make cooking and entertaining fun!

A national Tabasco Award winner, The Gasparilla Cookbook is 326 pages, and contains more than 700 recipes. An ideal hostess, shower, or holiday gift, The Gasparilla Cookbook is 7" x 10" in size, with a hard-back cover.  The Gasparilla Cookbook retails for $14.95 each.

Capture the Coast
Volume 4 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection

Fourth in the series, Capture the Coast takes readers on a culinary and pictorial journey of life on Florida's West Coast.  Distinctive traditions from our rich, cultural heritage combine with fresh ingredients from our local farms and waterways to create the perfect recipe for casually elegant, al fresco entertaining.  Join us as we set a table by the water and discover new ways to capture the essence of coastal dining.

Savor the Seasons
Volume 3 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection

Following the traditions of its siblings - The Life of the Party and EveryDay Feasts - the third Culinary Collection cookbook boasts favorite recipes and time honored traditions of Junior League of Tampa members.   We have even included table setting etiquette and other helpful hints to ensure your holiday feast is a hit!  Whether a casual gathering of friends for a New Year's Brunch, a neighborhood Halloween street party or an elegant Thanksgiving dinner, our yearly celebrations are central to our lives.  Savor the Seasons offers creative, delicious recipes that will please your family and guests.

EveryDay Feasts
Volume 2 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection

EveryDay Feasts shows everyday people how to create fabulous, memorable meals. Each delicious recipe incorporates fresh ingredients, big flavor and quick presentation to make food special.

Cooking novices and experts alike will enjoy captivating menus showing new ways to connect with family and community, tips for putting together last-minute feasts, a helpful conversion chart, and simple preparation and freezing tips.  This elegant, four-color, 9"x9" hardback cookbook with 128 pages and more than 100 recipes makes a great gift for family members, neighbors and everyone on your list.

The Life of the Party
Volume 1 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection

Step out of the kitchen and into your party with The Life of the Party!  Published in 2002, The Life of the Party features 128 pages of creative twists on classic recipes, presentation ideas, party menus and entertaining tips.  It's perfect for cooks and party planners of all culinary levels with its festive menus, decorating tips, serving suggestions, party ideas and great recipes.

Twice honored by Favorite Recipes Press with Sales and Marketing Awards, The Life of the Party has already achieved national popularity. 

Tampa Treasures
Tampa Treasures is a feast of fine foods, photography, innovative recipes and complete menus that bring out the best flavors of Tampa Bay! Menus emphasize fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood, and include easy instructions, preparation times, and serving suggestions that make cooking and entertaining fun! Full of "Treasure Tips," cooking secrets, and entertaining hints for both the novice and accomplished cook.

A national Tabasco Award winner, Tampa Treasures is 350 pages, and contains more than 500 recipes. An ideal hostess, shower, or holiday gift, Tampa Treasures is 8.5" x 11" in size, with a hard-back cover. Each brand new volume is individually shrink-wrapped.  The Tampa Treasures Cookbook retails for $19.95 each.