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Trader Joe's Fans Launch First Cookbook Using Trader Joe's Products

Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) November 8, 2007 -- Deana Gunn and Wona Miniati, women who love food, cooking, and Trader Joe's, found themselves wishing there were a cookbook devoted to their favorite grocer, Trader Joe's. When they realized one didn't exist, they decided to write one themselves.

"There are thousands of cookbooks out there, but none specifically written for Trader Joe's," said Gunn. "The unique products Trader Joe's carries lend themselves to standout, flavorful meals that can be made in a fraction of the time it would take if you shopped at a regular grocery store and made everything from scratch."

They point out that Trader Joe's takes the place of a chef's prep kitchen. Their cookbook shows fans how to make the most of Trader Joe's "prep kitchen" items, including specialty sauces, dips, prepped vegetables, and pre-marinated meats. In today's busy world, more Americans turn to take-out or fast food, but Gunn and Miniati stand firm that you can put a homemade gourmet dinner on the table in minutes, without sacrificing flavor or quality.

"What I love most about this cookbook is that every recipe can be made with ingredients that are available at Trader Joe's," says Miniati. "As a mom of two young kids, I don't have the time to shop at multiple grocery stores. We specifically wrote each recipe using ingredients Trader Joe's carries, from specialty sauces like Trader Ming's Soyaki to staples like milk, flour, and spices. So this cookbook is a great time-saver, not only because the recipes themselves are easy and fast, but also because you only have to shop at one place to make these fabulous meals."

For Trader Joe's fans, things just got even better with the arrival of this cookbook. Trader Joe's has always appealed to people who love natural ingredients with no fillers, artificial ingredients, or preservatives, or those that love ethnic variety, or those that appreciate getting high quality items at a terrific value. "It's Trader Joe's," says Gunn, "so you know that the food will have high quality and won't have the long list of preservatives and chemicals." For those that have wished for more ideas on how to use favorite products or a new item, this cookbook offers a fresh take on speedy gourmet cooking.

There's something for everyone in this cookbook. Many of the recipes are vegetarian or can easily be made vegetarian. Ethnic dishes are scattered throughout, as well as classic comfort foods. People who don't know how to cook or don't want to cook will appreciate the Bachelor Quickies section, featuring frozen and ready-to-heat selections that are matched to create complete menus, including wine or beer choices.

This cookbook has been likened to the Whole Foods Market Cookbook, published by Whole Foods in 2002. Recently, Whole Foods named Trader Joe's its toughest competitor. Gunn and Miniati chuckle that this cookbook may give Trader Joe's another edge. "The Whole Foods Market Cookbook has sold well in the market," says Miniati. "It's only fitting that Trader Joe's should have a cookbook showcasing their eclectic assortment of products too."

Gunn and Miniati are already working on the next edition and plan to publish new recipes regularly, showcasing new items as they appear on Trader Joe's shelves. Are they worried about inventory changing or items getting discontinued? "Not at all," says Gunn. "We've been making some of these recipes for many years. Although it's true that items come and go, it's been our personal experience that most of the items have stayed consistent over the years. We do offer substitution ideas in case an item is discontinued, and that's part of the cooking adventure. We hope fellow foodies find it equally fun to come up with new variations on our recipes."

Fans can buy the new cookbook at www.cookingwithtraderjoes.com or by calling 1-800-517-6861.

About Brown Bag Publishers, LLC:

Brown Bag Publishers is a media company committed to creating and distributing unique, fun, and creative book titles. Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's is the first cookbook series in the portfolio. Brown Bag Publishers is based in Encinitas, CA.

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This press release has been reprinted from PRWEB per the terms and conditions of the copyright notice.

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