NEW YORK, Oct. 20 The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) announces the launch of PARK AVENUE POTLUCK CELEBRATIONS (ISBN: 978-0-8478-3344-3; $35.00; OCTOBER 2009), the highly anticipated sequel to its best selling cookbook, PARK AVENUE POTLUCK. Created and authored by members of The Society, the cookbook is released nationwide by Rizzoli on October 20, 2009 and offers advice on how to celebrate in style with a compilation of 80 sensational recipes, entertaining ideas, party-planning tips, and personal anecdotes, with 150 color photographs shot in the homes of Society members. Award-winning food writer and contributing New York Times columnist, Florence Fabricant edits as well as contributes to the book.
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"We are so grateful for the success of our cookbooks," said Heather Leeds, President of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering. "They provide invaluable funding for The Society's programs for patients and their families who come to the Center from all over the world. CELEBRATIONS is another labor of love by members of The Society and sends a message of hope to our readers everywhere."
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Organized by season, CELEBRATIONS serves-up a year's worth of 14 special occasions including Valentine's Day dinner, Easter and Mother's Day brunch, July 4th potluck, Kentucky Derby parties, summer beach parties, family holiday dinners, tree-lighting cocktails, and much more! Released just in time for the Holiday season, the book will be this year's ultimate guide to elegant and affordable entertaining.
More than a cookbook, The Society's illustrious hostesses include an indispensable Source Guide featuring over 100 national listings and go-to resources for readers to easily recreate each recipe and celebration in their own homes.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of CELEBRATIONS will provide funding for The Society's patient care, research and education programs at MSKCC. Founded in 1946 by a group of pioneering women, The Society works to bring comfort and care to improve the quality of life of patients treated at the Center. For more information, visit www.parkavenuepotluck.com
SOURCE The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
