In concert with its first "Private Collection," the Junior League of Palo Alto proudly presents another volume of favorite recipes that are notable for uniqueness and quality, and yet can be easily prepared to accommodate busy lives. To ensure the same calibre of cookbook, artist Linda Newberry has again refined the pages with her delicate drawings, this time of spring in northern California's fields and woodlands. Book designed Gerald Stratford has specified the same elegant format and fine quality of paper, printing, and binding that brought the first "Private Collection" national recognition. A dedicated committee culled more than 2500 treasured recipes, submitted by Junior League members and friends, to present its favorites for entertaining. Each was tested with great care before the editor, Bonnie Stewart Mickelson, wrote the explicit directions and creative menu suggestions that should please many cooks.

Bonnie Mickelson,Junior League of Palo Alto