Books

Illustrated by Curtis L. Smith
Focusing exclusively on the nine major lighthouses of the Oregon Coast, this exciting new book is sure to be a must-have for children of all ages. Inside are nine, beautifully detailed illustrations for coloring, along with three fun-filled activity pages! Activities include a Word Find, a Maze and an easy-to-build 3-dimensional lighthouse model for the kids to color, cut out and construct themselves!

by Daniela Mahoney, Jana Petrusova, Marie Lacigova
The “Czech, Moravian and Slovak Traditional Costumes Coloring Book” features sixteen traditional costumes for men and women in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The dolls appear in color as couples on one side of the book and in black and white on the other side. The color page offers to the children a guidance to choose region appropriate color scheme and details in embroidery while completing the coloring project. A map of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as short history of the traditional costumes are part of the book.

by Daniela Mahoney, Jana Petrusova, Marie Lacigova
The “Czech, Moravian and Slovak Costumes Paper Dolls” book features thirty two costumes from sixteen regions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The artist, Marie Lacigova researched carefully details of the colorfull outfits, which she presents in this book. This publication offers entertaintment, as well as education to those who wish to explore the authentic traditional Czech, Moravian and Slovak Costumes for men and women.

Compiled by Daniela Mahoney
This book features recipes that use foods from the fields, waters, orchards, and fertile valleys of Oregon. More than just a feast for the eyes, the wines are world class, seafood is abundant, Oregon fruits are famous, and the dairy products are delectable. Some specialties in this book are Sage-Grilled Halibut with Nectarine Sauce, Mushroom-Vegetable-Egg Delight, Cheddar Apple Dandy, Leg of Lamb, Hazelnut and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, and Blueberry Buckle. Spiral-bound, 3-1/2 x 5-1/2″, 120 pages. ISBN 1-932043-22-5.

By Natalie Perchyshyn. Excellent book for beginners of all ages. Contains easy to follow instructions with clear, colorful illustrations. Designed to give the basic skills needed for decorating pysanky. Show off your beautiful work and never be afraid of an egg again! 48 full-color pages. Spiral bound. Also available with the Kid’s Ukrainian Egg Decorating Kit.

By Elko and Natalie Perchyshyn. 16 eggs to color. Nicely done coloring book with removable perforated pages. Size: 8.5 ” x 5.5″ Symbolism simply explained.

By Ann Kmit. Illustrated by Phyllis Haywa. Delightful children’s story about Katia and her mother preparing for the Easter Holiday. Bright, beautiful drawings really make the story come alive. Softcover. 20 pages.

Adapted and retold in English by Oleksandra Stratiy and illustrated by Myroslava Dutka. Well done book with great folktales. You will read sweet stories like The Snowball, and tales that make you think like The Magic Well. We are sure everyone will enjoy this collection of traditional Ukrainian stories. Softcover. 48 pages in color.

By Natalie Perchyshyn. 24 step-by-step pysanky have photographs and color diagrams with each design. Yet another indispensable design book in the series. This book also includes three goose designs and three trypillian designs. Softcover. 120 pages.

By Natalie Perchyshyn. 24 stunning pysanky with step by step instructions in black & white. Completed pysanky are presented in a six-page color removable insert. Symbolism explained. Softcover. 84 pages.

By Kmit, Luciow and Perchyshyn. 24 wonderful pysanky to copy. Complete step by step with black & white directions. Color versions of the eggs are on the cover for your reference. Symbolism explained. 101 pages. Softcover.

By Luciow and Perchyshyn. 24 new, traditional and original designs with step by step directions in black & white. Color versions of the eggs are presented in color photos within the book. Symbolism explained. Softcover. Four color pages. 90 pages total.

Microwave Recipes – ISBN: 978-1-932043-57-0
3 1/2 x 5 1/2″ Spiral Bound

Compiled by Larry and Shelly Carroll, an adventurous couple who live in Alaska. Recipes include halibut divan, Lucy’s salmon chowder, squash casserole, summer smoothie, cranberry-orange nut bread, and sourdough pancakes. Book includes a section on Alaska history.

Spiral bound, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2″, 160 pages. ISBN 1-57216-080-2

Cooking, Wisconsin – Stocking stuffer. Recipes from The Badger State include dairyland dipper, cherry bounce, apple cider stew, wild rice soup, lo-cal yogurt potato salad, Tillie’s blueberry muffins, beer-batter fried chicken, Parmesan potato sticks, and Wisconsin cheese fudge, among many others.
Spiral bound, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2″, 160 pages. ISBN 1-57216-027-6

Cooking, Ukrainian – By Joanne Asala.
Features authentic recipes plus illustrations of egg designs from Luba Perchyshyn of the Ukrainian Gift Shop, Inc., located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Recipes include hot punch, vanilla babka, fresh tomato and melon soup, braised carrots with scallions, meat pies with butter and onion sauce, and sour cream cheesecake.
Also included are menus for Christmas and weddings.
Spiral bound, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2″, 160 pages. ISBN 1-57216-019-5

Cooking, Texas – By Carol Blakely
With historic Texas postcards and drawings by Diane Heusinkveld.
The latest addition to our popular stocking stuffer format cookbook.
This collection of the all-time best Texas recipes was compiled by Carol Blakely, one of the leading authorities on Southwestern cooking. The classic recipes include such favorites as Pico de Gallo, Easy Skillet Fajitas, Prairie Fire, and Cheese Wafers from Lady Bird Johnson. Armadillo Eggs, Perfact Guacamole, Poo Poos, and Pioneer Jailhouse Chili are just a few of the other great recipes in this volume.
TEXAS COOKOFF contains a selection of recipes from the book STEWING IN TEXAS, the exciting tale of a landmark copyright case in 2001-2002. Carol Blakely contributed famous Texas recipes to this earlier Penfield book that tells the hilarious story of a lawsuit involving eighteen recipes and huge legal costs. The research and resourcefulness of Carol helped conclude the case, proving once again that Carol Blakely is one of the US topmost experts on Texas and Southwestern cuisine.
These popular recipes pack a mighty punch with many popular entries for everything Texan, from Sugar-fried Chicken to Stage Coach Inn Hush Puppies. Capturing the spirit of an authentic Texas cookoff, this volume will help you create some of the best American cooking ever. Be sure to look for Easy Frozen Margaritas from Carol!.
With a handy guide to many fun cookoff events held throughout Texas each year, TEXAS COOKOFF will bring the delicious taste of Texas right into your kitchen.
Spiral bound, 164 pages. ISBN: 1-932043-39-X

Cooking, Texas – An unusual terrain of climate and cultures resulted in one of the most complex and delicious mixtures of foods in the world. This book tells about the roots of Texas cooking. It includes recipes from old Texas cookbooks and unrecorded recipes passed down from one generation of Texans to another. Recipes include dill pickles, tea cakes, kolaches, German potato salad, poke salad, jumbo soup, chicken-fried steak, calabacitas, and chocolate fudge cake.
Spiral-bound, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2″, 168 pages. ISBN 1-932043-13-6

Cooking, Texas – Revised, Expanded.
This book celebrates the many cultures that contribute to the variety of flavors and tastes in the art of food and cooking, along with historical sites to see. Recipes include frosty Texas citrus refresher, poppers, bleeding armadillo bread, campfire chili, Tex-Mex enchiladas, rum marinated rib eye steaks, shrimp fajitas, Texas sheet cake, and caramel custard.
Spiral bound, 5-1/2 x 3-1/2″, 176 pages. ISBN 0-9717025-0-0