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On April 7, 2007 in Beijing, China, the 12th annual Gourmand Awards were presented. The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards recognize and honor the achievement of a high level of excellence for the professionals of food and wine writing and publishing. The media have called the Awards the Oscars or the Nobel of the culinary world. Ginkgo Press, an international leader in culinary travel guides, won Best in the World in this category for Eat Smart in Peru, How to Decipher the Menu, know the Market Foods, and Embark on a Tasting Adventure. The book is written by Joan Peterson and Brook Soltvedt, and beautifully illustrated by Susan Chwae. |
 Joan Peterson, co-author of Eat Smart in Peru, proudly shows off the Gourmand Best Culinary Travel Guide in the World Award she received in Beijing, April 7, 2007 for her culinary travel guidebook. |
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Joan Peterson accepting the Best Culinary Travel Guide in the World Award at the Gourmand Cookbook Award's Ceremony in Beijing. |
Contacts:
Kate Bandos, KSB Promotions, 800-304-3269, kate@ksbpromotions.com
Joan Peterson, Ginkgo Press, 608-233-5488, joanp@ginkgopress.com