2009 IACP Cookbook Award Winners
The 2009 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Awards Ceremony was held in April 2009 in Denver.
Cookbook of the Year
- A16: Food + Wine
- Author: Ed Anderson
- Co-Author: Nate Appleman
- Editor: Aaron Wehner
- Publisher: Ten Speed Press
American Category
The National Cattleman's Beef Association Award.
Cookbooks that focus on ethnic, cultural, historic, or regional cooking in the United States.
- Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking: Yiddish Recipes Revised
- Author: Arthur Schwartz
- Editor: Clancy Drake
- Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Bread, Other Baking and Sweets
Cookbooks that focus on bread making, desserts, confections and sweet or savory pastries or doughs.
- The Art and Soul of Baking
- Author: Sur La Table
- Co-Author: Cindy Mushet
- Editor: Jean Lucas
- Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Chefs and Restaurants Category
California Table Grape Commission Award
Cookbooks by or about chefs, collections of recipe's from chefs, or books that focus on the cuisine of specific restaurants.
- Chanterelle
- Author: David Waltuck
- Co-Author: Andrew Friedman
- Editor: Pam Hoenig
- Editor: Carolyn Mandarano
- Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
Compilations Category
Cookbooks comprised of material previously published in another format, or compiled by a staff of writers or editors.
- The Bon Appétit Fast Easy Fresh Cookbook
- Author: Barbara Fairchild
- Editor: Pamela Chirls
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
First Book: The Julia Child Award
Cookbooks by writers who have not previously authored, co-authored, or significantly contributed to a food or beverage related book.
- A16: Food + Wine
- Author: Ed Anderson
- Co-Author: Nate Appleman
- Editor: Aaron Wehner
- Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Food Photography and Styling Category
Awarded to a photographer and stylist for food photography and styling that clearly, accurately and artistically represents the book's recipes or cooking techniques, enhances the text with stimulating visual images and reflects the overall tone of the book.
- Chanterelle
- Photography: Maria Robledo
- Editor: Pam Hoenig
- Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
Food Reference/Technical Category
Reference books of culinary terms, histories, techniques or ingredients.
- The Science of Good Food
- Author: David Joachim
- Author: Andrew Schloss
- Co-Author: Philip Handel, Ph.D.
- Editor: Carol Sherman
- Publisher: Robert Rose Inc.
General Category
Multiple-subject recipe books, including all-purpose cookbooks and personal recipe collections.
- Do It For Less! Weddings: How to Create Your Dream Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
- Author: Denise Vivaldo
- Editor: Megan Hiller
- Publisher: Sellers Publishing
Health and Special Diets Category
Cookbooks and diet books that focus on healthful eating, nutrition, dietary concerns and special or restrictive diets.
- The Food You Crave
- Author: Ellie Krieger
- Editor: Pam Hoenig
- Publisher: Taunton Press
International Category
The Le Cordon Bleu Award
Cookbooks that focus on foods of a particular geographical region or cultural identity outside the United States.
- Beyond the Great Wall
- Author: Jeffrey Alford
- Co-Author: Naomi Duguid
- Editor: Ann Bramson
- Publisher: Artisan Books
Literary Food Writing Category
The Cuisinart Award
Non-fiction or fiction food or beverage books that are distinguished by the quality of their prose. These books may or may not include recipes.
- Bottomfeeder
- Author: Taras Grescoe
- Editor: Jim Gifford
- Publisher: Harper Collins
Single Subject Category
Cookbooks that focus on specific foods, cooking methods, techniques or appliances.
- Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient
- Author: Jennifer McLagan
- Photographer: Leigh Beisch
- Editor: Clancy Drake
- Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Wine, Beer or Spirits Category
Books on the history, evaluation or production of alcoholic beverages; mixology; serving or pairing with food.
- Ciderland
- Author: James Crowden
- Publisher: Birlinn Limited
Also check out the latest International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Awards (includes Julia Child Award).
Full list of latest James Beard Foundation Cookbook Awards.
Modified April 2009
