Here at Chow Bella, we understand how important it is to give (and receive) the perfect foodie gift. So this season, we're helping out by offering 21 food- and drink-focused gift suggestions, one each work day until Christmas, from a local business or provider. You get scads of rock-star ideas, the dollars stay in the Valley, and we get to go shopping -- win, win, win!
7: For the Culinary Historian: A Cookbook Celebrating Arizona's Centennial
In February 1912, Arizona was the last contiguous state to join the United States, which means next year we celebrate our 100th anniversary. So, when do we eat?
Not until February, officially. But for those looking for the perfect pre-order gift on our state's 100 year history of taste makers, restaurants, and flavors, there's 100 Years, 100 Chefs, 100 Recipes.
Designated as an official Arizona Centennial Legacy Project by the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission (AHAC), the cookbook is a collection of recipes from Arizona's James Beard Award-winning chefs, mom-and-pop cooks, old-time favorite restaurants, and passionate professionals.
And it's put together by some folks you may have heard of.
Marshall Trimble, Arizona's unofficial historian, will introduce each region of Arizona with a bit of history about the cities, economy, businesses, agriculture, gastronomical achievements, and diverse landscape of each area.
At the helm of composing the cookbook are Nikki Buchanan, a freelance writer for Arizona Highways; Michelle Laudig, contributing editor at Edible Phoenix and former food critic for New Times; and Dawson Fearnow, freelance writer for Scottsdale CVB, Phoenix Magazine, and New Times.
100 Years, 100 Chefs, 100 Recipes is available online here, with advance copies available for purchase at $22.95 plus tax and shipping. Proceeds will be donated to food banks across Arizona.
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21: For the Gin Lover: John's Premium Tonic Syrup from Tuck Shop
20: Wrapped Goodness: The Twelve Tamales of Christmas from Los Sombreros
19: Kitchen Confidence: Cooking Classes at the Classic Cooking Culinary Institute
18: For the Grillmaster or Aspiring Chef: Artisan Sea Salts from Go Lb. Salt
17: Blades of Glory: Lee Zierten Artisan Knives
16: Limited Release: 2010 Cochise County Shiraz from Pillsbury Wine Company
15: For the Brittle Addict: Christmas Krak from Laura's Gourmet
14: For the Holiday Hostess: Salad Servers from Frances Vintage
13: The Gift That Grows: Non-GMO Seed Gift Basket From Humble Seed
12: For the Downtown Locavore: The CSM Card from Phoenix Public Market
11: For the Coffee Connoisseur: Roasters Choice Coffee Subscription from Cartel Coffee Lab
10: Signature Goodies From Beckett's Table
9: For the Festival Foodie: 2012 Scottsdale Culinary Festival Pre-Sale Special (Limited Time Offer!)
8: For the Chocoholic: A Chocolate Affair Class at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
