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Families of the Vine

A few friends, a good meal, a glass of wine -- what could be a more simple pleasure? Why then does the subject of wine — and particularly writing about wine — often seem so darn complicated, needlessly technical or frustratingly pretentious? In this book I wanted to tell a different story about wine, to share my experience of two years spent among French winemakers and vineyards -- two years in which I discovered that the story of wine from vine to glass is as much the story of the people who make it, their history and traditions, their intimacy with the land, as it is a tale of yeast, grape, and barrel. Happily, it is also, in the small family vineyards where much French wine is made, a very warm, very human story. Hardback signed version.

Families of the Vine		$29.95 each
Shipping:	$6.00 for each book

From Here, You Can't See Paris

At the turn of the millennium, author Michael Sanders  journeyed to a quiet corner of Southwest France to spend a year in and around a small chef owned restaurant called La Récréation in the ancient village of Les Arques. His intention was to capture the life of the restaurant as it made its way through the twists and turns of the seasons.

During that year, as he explored the story of La Récréation and its owners, Jacques and Noelle Ratier, he discovered how intertwined it was with that of the village and its people. The resulting book, From Here, You Can’t See Paris, is Sanders’ delightful tale of the significant role this young couple’s dream, and the glorious food spilling from their kitchen, have played in revitalizing this small French village.

Feasibility Study
In 2008, Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation + Development funded a feasibility study explaining the opportunities that a truffle industry offers and that also shows discusses the steps in developing a premier industry characterized by high-quality products, ethical business practices, environmentally responsible production, resulting in widely accrued benefits. Although written for Oregon, much of it is applicable to truffle farming throughout the Americas.

To read the complete document go to www.oregontruffles.org

Taming the Truffle Book

In 2008, we were honored to host the international launch of Taming the Truffle: The History, Lore, and Science of the Ultimate Mushroom (January 2008, Timber Press), "the most comprehensive practical treatment of this gastronomic treasure to date" at the 2008 Oregon Truffle Festival. The Festival keynotes were presented by two of the book's authors, Dr. Ian Hall from New Zealand, the leading researcher behind the success of truffle cultivation outside of Europe, and Dr. Alessandra Zambonelli, one of Italy's foremost truffle researchers.

We are pleased to announce Gordon Brown will join us for the 2009 Festival.

Taming the Truffle Book		$25.00 each
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The Paley's Place Cookbook

Recipes, wine notes, and farm-to-kitchen stories from one of the country'­s top regional restaurants, Paley'­s Place, in culinary hot spot Portland, Oregon.

At Paley's Place Bistro and Bar, Vitaly Paley brings French training and international influences to bear on his unquenchable passion for the local foodstuffs of his adopted Oregon. In THE PALEY'S PLACE COOKBOOK, he adapts his food for the home cook, tempting the reader with a casually elegant Walla Walla Onion Tart with Fresh Goat Cheese and Summer Herb Pesto, a show-stopping Cedar Planked Salmon, an indelible Creme Brulée, and many others. Stories of the farmers, fishers, and foragers who supply Paley's Place with ingredients and inspiration; wine notes emphasizing local wines; and photographs of the food, the restaurant, and Oregon landscapes make this book a showcase of the region's culinary riches.

The Paley's Place Cookbook Signed by Vitaly Paley		$30.00 each
Shipping:	$5.00 for 1st book $3.00 for each additional book.

Passion for Pinot captures Pinot's allure through the wisdom of its winemakers and growers, as well as the expertise of the author and photographers. Here you will learn the way this special grape is grown, vinified and experienced. Within wine circles, debates rage over Pinot's proper styles, places and techniques. Passion for Pinot gently arms the reader with everything needed to not only comprehend these debates, but also to participate in them.

Passion for Pinot Signed by Andrea Johnson		$35.00 each
Shipping:	$5.00 for 1st book $3.00 for each additional book.