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RSVP is back!

In celebration of the JLP's 85 Anniversary in 2007, a Special Edition of RSVP: An Invitation to Maine Cooking, the Junior League of Portland's first cookbook, was reprinted. Discover the wide range of tempting treats that Maine is famous for - from hearty favorites to elegant specialties. Party planning is a piece of cake, that is, when you choose one of the thirty-one artfully planned and easily prepared menus. From Camden to Kennebunkport, Mainers have opened their hearts and their kitchens to share their most prized recipes with you!


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Maine Ingredients

Maine Ingredients is a unique blend of sensational recipes inspired by Maine's finest and freshest ingredients. All of the fantastic 342 recipes come with serving and wine suggestions, and historical perspectives of Maine's foods are beautifully blended to help cooks of all levels create gourmet menus. Discover refreshing delectibles such as Wild Berry Summer Soup, Lobster with Champagne Dipping Sauce, and Strawberries Flambe & Chocolate Lace Cups. The book's aesthetic presentation is irresistible, too - featuring pages of classic artwork by Maine artist, Dawn Peterson. This book is a pleasure to browse through as the reader learns about Maine's history and life through its indigenous foods. 

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• New England Regional Winner of the Tabasco Community Cookbook Award
• Maine Ingredients is the only community cookbook to showcase natural ingredients indigenous to Maine
• Featured in McCall's Magazine as "One of the best community cookbooks in the country"
• Listed in Downeast Magazine's Top 10 Gift Guide for 2000

Here's where you can find our cookbooks:

• Mainely New Hampshire
• The Grasshopper Shop
• Cry of The Loon
• LeRoux Kitchen
• Books, Etc.
• L.L. Bean
• Ann Veronica

Support the Junior League of Portland! Buy cookbooks today and enjoy the wonderful tastes of Maine.  To purchase our cookbooks by mail, download a Cookbook Order Form , fill it out, and mail it in with a check payable to the Junior League of Portland, Maine. We thank you for your support of the Junior League of Portland, Maine and our community.

Email us at cookbooks@jlpmaine.org if you have any questions.