Diamond Dishes: From the Kitchens of Baseball's Biggest
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Loria, Julie / Writers House LLC, PUBLISHER: Lyons Press, ong>Baseballong> and food are two of life's uncomplicated pleasures, stirring up sizzling passion across all generations. In "Diamond Dishes," ong>baseballong> fans and food lovers get a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite Major League ong>Baseballong> players with stories told through memorable meals, family recipes, and revealing anecdotes about life beyond the diamond. And, oh what great food America's favorite game has become a bastion for unforgettable recipes from all over the world--from classic dishes from all corners of the United States to spicy Latin American fare. Author Julie Loria recreates the down-home family recipes, favorite authentic meals, and top dishes from on-the-road eateries of twenty of today's top players. An official Major League ong>Baseballong> publication, "Diamond Dishes "is not simply a cookbook, but rather a singular and scrumptious off-the-field look at ballplayers flexing their culinary muscles and discussing the roles of family, friends, and food in their lives. With exclusive, full-color photos of the players off the field and in the kitchen, and sixty recipes, this book is a treasure trove of sights, sounds, tastes and aromas that penetrate the hearts and souls of the ballplayers and their fans alike. On the roster: * Josh Beckett (starting pitcher, Boston Red Sox; World Series MVP Award)* Lance Berkman (aka "The Big Puma"; switch-hitting first baseman, New York Yankees)* Miguel Cabrera* Andre Ethier* Adrian Gonzalez (first baseman, San Diego Padres; first overall pick in the Major League ong>Baseballong> Draft)* Roy Halladay* Josh Hamilton (All-Star outfielder, Texas Rangers)* Ryan Howard (first baseman, Philadelphia Phillies, National League MVP)* Derek Jeter (shortstop, New York Yankees; team captain since , eleven-time All Star)* Ubaldo Jimenez* Josh Johnson* Paul Konerko* Evan Longoria (third baseman, Tampa Bay Rays, American League Rookie of the Year)* Nick Markakis* Joe Mauer* Dustin Pedroia* Albert Pujols (first baseman, St. Louis Cardinals; eight-time All Star)* Hanley Ramirez (shortstop, Florida Marlins; National League Rookie of the Year)* Alex Rodriguez (aka "A-Rod"; third baseman, New York Yankees; youngest player ever to hit 500 home runs)* Johan Santana (starting pitcher, New York Mets; two-time Cy Young Award winner)* Grady Sizemore * Chase Utley* David Wright (third baseman, New York Mets; five-time All Star) As an official Major League ong>Baseballong> publication, "Diamond Dishes" will be: * A featured product during Mother's Day, when ballparks go pink to battle breast cancer.* Featured on the MLB website, which receives more than a billion visitors a year* Featured on the new MLB Network, the league's 24-hour television network* Placed in stadium restaurants and team stores* Subject to numerous other promotional opportunities with Major League ong>Baseballong>