October Thrifty Week #4 ~ #2 Colorado Collage

Colorado Collage, published in 1995. Recipes were compiled by the Junior League of Denver, Colorado. This is the third cookbook put out by the League, the first, "Colorado Cache"  was published in 1978 followed by  "Creme de Colorado"  in 1987.

The book was a gift to the former owner in 1999 and the postcard in the photo was enclosed in the book. There are over 500 recipes reflecting the diverse cuisine of the state. The dishes are a fresh approach to taste and are delicious and nutritious, incorprating local seafood and fruits.

There are suggested menus for different occasions at the beginning of each chapter and tons of photos of both the completed meals and the scenery of Colorado.  The recipes run the usual found in League cookbooks with two instructional pages on making the perfect cup of tea and the perfect cup of coffee. The last pages touch on pantry staples, ingredient definitions, herbs, hints & tips and cooking techniques.