“The Aspen Cookbook”
Published November 2020
Featuring 100+ recipes from 69 chefs, restaurants, and producers in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley, created as a community fundraiser during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Finalist, 2021 Colorado Book Awards
First Place, National Federation of Press Women, 2021 National Contest
First Place, National Federation of Press Women, 2021 At-Large Contest
I wrote and edited the 164-page hardcover book, which included testing recipes and managing production, photo sourcing, and design by illustrator Julia Bridgforth. I handled all PR/marketing, which earned the book more than a dozen press mentions/articles, and built a robust Facebook page posting inside scoop
and reader-submitted feedback.
Book sales and charitable donations directly impact a relief grant program for local restaurant workers, established by the Aspen Board of Realtors/YPN Aspen.
Judges’ comments, National Federation of Press Women Contest:
"A great topic well executed. Well organized. Easy to use or just flip through for fun. Did a very good job of translating restaurant recipes for the home cook. That it benefitted small businesses in a very difficult time was definitely a plus."