The Junior League of Tampa Cookbooks


The Junior League of Tampa has produced cookbooks since 1961. All net proceeds from the sale of our cookbooks are returned to the community through the many Junior League of Tampa projects that benefit local families and organizations.

The Junior League of Tampa was the first in the nation to create a cookbook series- The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection. This collection features recipe favorites from around Tampa Bay.

CAPTURE the COAST

Capture the Coast Book

  • Volume 4 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection
  • 128 pages with more than 100 recipes capturing the essence of coastal dining
  • Features recipes that showcase fresh ingredients from our local farms and waterways, celebrate distinctive traditions from our rich, cultural heritage, and complement our vibrant outdoor lifestyle
  • Full color 9”x 9” hardback; Published in 2010
  • $21.95 retail – Click here to order your copy today!

 

SAVOR the SEASONS

Savor the Season Book

  • Volume 3 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection
  • 2006 Honorable Mention Winner for Writer’s Digest Independent Books·
  • Festive array of menus spanning the entire calendar year
  • 128 pages with more than 100 creative holiday recipes
  • Twists on classics, like a waterfront Salute to America barbecue, a champagne brunch to ring in the New Year, or a Valentine’s dinner under the stars
  • Full color 9”x 9” hardback; Published in 2006
  • $21.95 retail – Click here to order your copy today!

 

EVERYDAY FEASTS

EveryDay Feasts Book

  • Volume 2 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection
  • Focus on fresh ingredients, big flavor, and quick presentation
  • 128 pages with over 100 recipes designed to awaken the senses, recall special times, and create new memories
  • Winner of 2006 Favorite Recipes Press Junior League Cookbook of the Year Award
  • Over 13,000 copies sold to date
  • Full color 9” x 9” hardback; Published in 2004
  • $21.95 retail – Click here to order your copy today!

 

THE LIFE of the PARTY

The Life of the Party Book

  • Volume 1 of The Junior League of Tampa Culinary Collection
  • Features creative twists on classic recipes, presentation ideas, party menus, and entertaining tips
  • 128 pages with over 100 recipes that embrace the attitude that cooks want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with their guests
  • Over 24,000 copies sold to date
  • Full color 9”x 9” hardback; Published in 2002 (2nd printing)
  • $21.95 retail – Click here to order your copy today!
  • E-book available!  – Retailing for $10.99, the e-book version is available for download on more than 50 digital stores including the Amazon Kindle StoreKobo, and the Barnes & Noble NOOK Bookstore.

Additional Cookbooks from the Junior League of Tampa:  

THE GASPARILLA COOKBOOK

Gasparilla Book

  • Regional classic with timeless recipes
  • 332 pages with 712 recipes that feature Tampa Bay specialties melding Spanish, Italian, Greek, Cuban and Southern influences
  • Southern Living and Tabasco Hall of Fame winner
  • Over 200,000 copies sold to date
  • Approximately 5” x 7” hardback; Published in 1961 (22nd printing)
  • $14.95 retail – Click here to order your copy today!

TAMPA TREASURES

  • Tastes and treasures of Tampa come alive with theme menus, “treasure tips”, local history, and beautiful color photos
  • 332 pages with over 500 recipes including signature recipes from area chefs and restaurants
  • National Winner of the Tabasco Community Cookbook Award
  • Over 70,000 copies sold to date
  • 8 ½” x 11” hardback ‘coffee table’ book; Published in 1992 (4th printing)
  • No longer available in print

Click here to order your copy today!

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