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October 23, 2009 - AMELIA ISLAND, FLORIDA: Capturing the beauty, charm, and flavors of a day on Amelia Island, Florida, A Savory Place: Culinary Favorites of Amelia Island is a new cookbook that will delight readers with both culinary treasures and gorgeous photography, all the while contributing to a worthy cause: ending domestic violence in Northeast Florida.
Beginning as a simple concept to raise funds and awareness, Micah’s Place’s first cookbook is a remarkable achievement that is certain to delight cooks, cookbook lovers, and those wanting to reconnect with that “certain something” that makes Amelia Island such a wonderful place.
Featuring 170 recipes hand-selected and carefully tested by a dedicated team of Micah’s Place Auxiliary members, the cookbook takes readers on a delicious journey from “Beginnings” – appetizers with an Southern-island flair – all the way through the day to “Endings” – desserts that capture the essence of relaxing as the sun sets over the salt marsh. Each section also includes the gorgeous island photography of Max Hertwick and Robie Ray, making the book as much a coffee table treasure as a culinary one.
Since domestic violence is, at its core, a home-based issue, a cookbook seems a particularly fitting way to bring awareness and needed funds to a truly worthy cause. “If we take into consideration the national statistic that 1 out of every 4 women is a victim of domestic violence then you can be certain that you know someone that has been touched by this crime,” explains Shandra Riffey, Executive Director of Micah’s Place. “No one is immune – not your sister, your mother, your aunt, your friend, or yourself. Help us stop the violence for all our sake.”
Often a hidden problem, domestic violence is more prevalent than many people realize. Recent statistics showed that 5.3 million women are abused every year in America (source: American Institute on Domestic Violence) Underlining the magnitude of the issue, Katey Breen, Development Director, says, “Every single person knows someone who has been affected by domestic violence, even if they are not aware of it.”
This issue is a constant struggle, but Micah’s Place is providing real solutions – and hope – to affected individuals and families, providing safe housing, life skills training, education, child assessments, and many more services to ensure a smooth transition to a new life and support an individual or family as they leave an abusive situation for good.
Cover to cover, A Savory Place is a cookbook that will not only connect readers to the wonderful seaside flavors of Amelia Island, but that will be displayed as a reminder of the Southern charm of this island paradise – and the buyer’s commitment to ending domestic violence.
Perfect for all cooks from beginner to gourmet, the book is also ideal for bridal shower or wedding gifts, hostess gifts, housewarming gifts, and for display as a beautiful coffee table book. Order several for holiday gifts, too!
Purchase the book today from:
http://www.asavoryplace.com
Book information:
Published by: Favorite Recipes Press, Nashville, Tennessee.
ISBN: 978-0-615-29646-3
8 x 10, Full Color
$24.95 Retail
Media Contact:
Katey Breen
904-491-6364 ext. 120
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