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The Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts provides 83 recipes presented in celebration of its 50th anniversary interspersed with 25 works of art from holdings at museums in the state. Recipes are organized by type, and include appetizers, breakfast and brunch, soups and salads, vegetables and side dishes, meats and stews, and desserts. Recipes were submitted from former first ladies of Virginia and chefs from the VFMA and other museums and organizations. No bibliography is provided. Distributed by the U. of Virginia Press. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A collection of recipes and artwork from around Virginia, Masterpieces: A Celebration of Food and Art in Virginia, commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The second cookbook published by The Council, Masterpieces contains eighty-three recipes contributed by employees and supporters of Virginia arts organizations.Recipes range from the simplest, such as "Boursin Cheese Spread," to the more ambitious "Maestro Lobster Ravioli with Bisque Sauce," and from the traditional "Monticello Muffins," to the contemporary "Pistachio-Crusted Rockfish." The recipes, and the artworks that mirror them, represent the rich diversity of two of Virginia's most precious resources: her abundant food and spectacular art.
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