12.-BEST COOKBOOK TIED TO TELEVISION

1998 Greece – Vefa Alexiadou

1999 UK – Delia Smith (BBC)

2000 Japan – Katsuyo Kobayashi (Kodansha Intl.)

2001 UK – Jamie Oliver (Michel Joseph)

2002 Sweden – Markus Samuelsson (TV4)

2003 Sweden – Tina Nordström (Natur Och Kultur)

2004 France – Babette-E.de Rozieres (Didier Carpentier)

2005 China – CCTV (CHLIP)

BEST IN THE WORLD

 April 7, 2007

FINALISTS

1.-ARGENTINA

Cocina de Invierno

 Teresa Rucci

 (Utilísima – Argentina)

The book is part of a series of books on cooking for the seasons.

2.-AUSTRALIA

Simple Chinese Cooking

 Kylie Kwong

 Photos by Earl Carter

 (Lantern – Penguin –Australia)

Kyle Kwong is a big star in Australia and starting to be seen worldwide on television. Penguin is an excellent publisher, with strong teams in Australia, New Zealand, India and China, as well as Europe.

3.-CHINA

Imperial Cuisine

 China Association of Cuisine

 CCTV-Shandong Television

 (Qin Dao Publishing House – Qin Dao – Shandong Province)

The Imperial Cuisine television show started in 2001. CCTV-Shandong television has started in Qin Dao the China Food Network which became national in September 2006. There are now over 16 other Chinese TV food shows on this channel, but Imperial Cuisine continues to be a leader.

4.-FINLAND

 Kokki ja Kokkioppilaat

 Aki Wahlman

 Illustrations: Arto Kangas

 (WSOY)

Cooking is expanding in Finland thanks to good television programs, good cookbooks and great chefs. There is a cooking revolution going on.

5.-FRANCE

Les Recettes de Cuisine de

Vivement Dimanche Prochain

   de Jean-Pierre Coffe et Michel Drucker

 Photographer: Philippe Exbrayat

(Plon)

This book celebrates the 25 years of the TV show, with the same host. Each Sunday afternoon, one recipe has been served, chosen by the invited guest of the day. The book brings together these recipes. Jean Pierre Coffe is an excellent chef who is the champion of French popular cooking and cheap good wines, with a strong sense of very French humour.

6.-GERMANY

Koch Doch 2

 Alexander Herrmann

 (Zabert Sandmann)

Publisher Zabert Sandmann is the leader in Germany for books of food television. Last year Johannes Kerner won, with an award ceremony at the Frankfurt Book Fair, which was broadcasted on the national news.

7.-GREECE

A Year in Vangelis Driskas Kitchen

 Vangelis Driskas

 Photos: Andreas Efstathiou

 (Patakis)

The authors previous books The Ultimate Greek Cookbook and Aromatic Cuisine have received honourable mentions in the category Best Chef Cookbook in the World (Gourmand Awards 2003 and 2004)

8.-ICELAND

Delicious Iceland

 Tales of Unique Northern Delicacies in English

 Chef Völundur Snaer Völundarson

 Text: Haukur Ágústsson

 Photos: Hreinn Hreinsson

 (Salka)

Chef Völundur has been working around the world with the best, always with Iceland in his heart; together with photographer Hreinn he now takes Iceland to your heart.

9.-THE NETHERLANDS

Het Boer zoekt Vrouw Kookboek

 Recipes: Joyce Huisman

 Illustrations: Lieke Heijn & Pim Janswaard

 (Inmerc)

A cookbook, based on the popular TV-series Boer Zoekt Vrouw, broadcasted by KRO. Lovely, healthy recipes with ingredients, preferably fresh from the country, naturally like you never tasted before. Beautifully photographed dishes and character images of the countryside.

10.-PORTUGAL

Chefe Silva

 Best of as Minhas Melhores Receitas

 Antonio Silva

 (Texto Editores)

With the book there is a DVD with a film of some of the recipes and an interview of celebrity Chef Silva.

11.-SPAIN

Las Recetas de Todos contra el Chef –

Basado en el programa de TV-Cuatro

 Darío Barrio

 (Sogecable-Santillana-Aguilar)

The book shows the recipes of competing professional chef Dario Barrio and of the amateurs who participated in the television program.

12.-SWEDEN

Tinas kök: Nya Recept och tips från SVT:s program Mat

Tina Nordström

Text: Leif Eriksson

Food Photo: Peter Kam

Photo: Ola Torkelsson

Cover & Layout: Pia Darfelt

Production Managers: Lill Forsman, Lena Engdahl

(Damm)

Tina is charming a world audience on television. With the shows come beautiful and inspirational books.

13.-UK

China Modern

 Ching-He Huang

 (Kyle Cathie)

It is most interesting to see that there are modern television food shows and stars about Chinese food in the UK, and Australia. There is much interest there in the general television public.

14.-USA

Mexican Everyday

 PBS Television Series

 Mexico One Plate at a Time

 Rick Bayless

 With Deann Groen Bayless

 (WW Norton)

Rick Bayless transformed America's understanding of Mexican cuisine, introducing authentic dishes and cooking methods as he walked readers through Mexican markets and street stalls.