Cookbook

The Palo Alto Auxiliary proudly presents our
classic and unique cookbook
Tastes, Tales and Traditions
created and published by our volunteer members
All profits derived from the sale of this book are donated to the  
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Finalist in the
Cookbook Category
of the 2006 USA
Best Books Awards
National Winner
of the 2006
Tabasco Community Cookbook Awards

A Perfect Gift for Any Occasion

Celebrating a 75-year history and featuring:

  • Favorite recipes that span the decades from the restaurant’s classic collection
  • Fabulous new recipes from current members
  • Wine suggestions from a world-renowned rare wine consultant
  • Memorable anecdotes from our rich history
  • Helpful cooking tips from our own kitchen
  • Stories with menus of our special sellout events
  • Photographs of the Restaurant’s interior and surrounding grounds
  • Original paintings that capture the ambiance of the restaurant and beauty of the colorful gardens
  • Perfect hardback that lies flat when opened

The first 5,000 books flew off the shelves in a little over a year, with rave reviews.

Now you can order your copy of this Stunning Legacy, in a second printing, showcasing two award emblems on the back cover! There are two ways to order, for your convenience:

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Testimonials

"My favorite cookbook in the 2006 Tabasco Award was Tastes, Tales and Traditions. It is delightful to the eye - airy and light - and the recipes are inviting. It is also filled with artwork of regional artists, which greatly adds to its attractiveness. Lighter fare has a large presence for such occasions as afternoon teas, but there are elegant company dishes too. There are a number of menus for special occasions with eye-catching recipes."
- Peter Franklin, The Cookbook Nook

"This book is very professional in presentation. It is obvious that a professional designer, someone who knows color scheme, format, design and printing held the hand of this project. The format and design are rich and full of hi-resolution photos. The artwork is well placed and works well with the overall scheme of the book. The stories are witty and well told. The printing is high caliber, and the binding is well done as well."
- Writers Digest

"This warm and inviting cookbook presents its readers with menus that highlight yearly events.  Unique and extraordinary, it embodies the true meaning of community.  The passion, hard work, and creativity on display show the lasting commitment this organization has for its rich and storied cultural and culinary traditions."
- McIlhenny Company