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 Raising the Salad Bar
Illustrated with luscious photographs and chock-full of inventive salad ideas to suit every taste, this is the only salad cookbook you’ll ever need. |
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Stone by Design
A stunning tribute to the work of island stonemason Lew French and his unique vision and craft. This coffee table book celebrates both the function and form of stone. |
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Vineyard Harvest
Inspiring recipes from island chef Tina Miller, illustrated with Alison's mouthwatering photos. |
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Finding Martha's Vineyard
A celebration of this magical island through the voices, photographs, remembrances and recipes of African Americans who call the Vineyard home. Illustrated with black-and-white portraits by Alison. |
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Vineyard Summer
A summer vacation in book form — page after page of beautiful color photographs that capture the light, the colors, the mood of summer on Martha's Vineyard.
(Out of print, limited supply) |
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Until I Saw the Sea
A collection of seashore poems for children, from traditional nursery rhymes to comtemporary verse, illustrated with colorful, seaside photos. (Out of print, limited supply) |
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Remembrance and Light
Alison's first book is a collection of black & white photos of Martha's Vineyard. The images are coupled with essays by the late Henry Beetle Hough. (Out of print, limited supply) |
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Upcoming Book Projects
Beach Babies
A colorful and lively book that captures the essence of summer fun at the beach — babies, toddlers, and youngsters enjoying their favorite summer pastimes. Clever, playful text by Sue Dawson will accompany Alison's photos. To be published by Henry Holt and Company.
Schooner
Alison's photos, together with writer Tom Dunlop's compelling prose, chronicle the building of a 60-foot wooden schooner at Gannon and Benjamin Boat yard on Martha's Vineyard. The story begins with a dream and a handful of drawings, and ends with the schooner's first sail in Vineyard Sound. |
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Paperback $19.95 — Signed copies available!
Raising the Salad Bar:
Beyond Leafy Greens – Inventive Salads with Beans,
Whole Grains, Pasta, Chicken and More
By Catherine Walthers
Color Photographs by Alison Shaw
Published by Lake Isle Press.
“This is by far the most beautiful cookbook I’ve ever seen. ... Just reading this book is a culinary delight.”
— Northeast Organic Farming Association News
“Salads are not just for summer anymore. Catherine Walther’s inventive recipes coupled with Alison Shaw’s good-enough-to-eat photos make salads a year-round prospect. From a classic Greek salad to an Asian-style tuna Niçoise, this compendium of salad delights is a must for anyone who wants to raise their own salad bar.”
— Jessica B. Harris, culinary historian
“Catherine Walthers teamed up with photographer Alison Shaw to create a dazzling book. Delicious recipes are shown in luscious photographs. ...You can tell from the book that Ms. Walthers and Ms. Shaw both must be fun to eat with. Their love of good fresh food comes through in a wholesome, unpretentious way.”
— Martha’s Vineyard Times
“Raising the Salad Bar achieves exactly what its title promises, moving far ‘beyond a plate of leafy greens.’ Ms. Walthers brings salads into the 21st century – chapters include Cool Slaws, Good-for-you-grains, and Not Your Mother’s Potato Salad. ... Alison Shaw’s photographs confirm that with fresh ingredients and creativity a salad can be a work of art.”
— Vineyard Gazette
“Raising the Salad Bar is the only salad cookbook you’ll ever need. It’s chock-full of inventive salad ideas to suit every taste and occasion. Welcome spring with a Baby Green Salad with Blueberries, Melon and Strawberries. Grilled Lamb Skewers with Herbed Yogurt Sauce over a bed of romaine is the perfect addition to a summer barbecue. And for winter, you’ll find a refreshingly light Citrus Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette. Author Catharine Walthers imaginatively pairs the freshest salad greens with nutritious whole grains, beans, meats, fish, chicken, fruits and vegetables. A true believer in local, seasonal ingredients, she inspires readers to to use produce at its peak of flavor.”
— From the jacket of Raising the Salad Bar
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