Our First Cookbook is Now Available for Preorder

As we've mentioned earlier, the James Beard Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012! We'll be toasting this milestone throughout the year in a number of exciting ways, including the release of our first cookbook, The James Beard Foundation's Best of the Best: A 25th Anniversary Celebration of America's Outstanding Chefs. This collectible book honors James Beard's legacy and celebrates the accomplishments of the 21 incredible chefs who have earned our coveted Outstanding Chef Award, from Wolfgang Puck to Tom Colicchio. Featuring intimate profiles written by author Kit Wohl, a foreword by Martha Stewart, gorgeous photography, and plenty of mouthwatering recipes, this special cookbook will be savored by food lovers for years. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary by preordering your copy of The James Beard Foundation's Best of the Best here. Orders will ship on February 22. In the meantime, you can find our ongoing series of Best of the Best bonus recipes here.