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Hedgebrook Cookbook

Celebrating Radical Hospitality

Published by She Writes Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Founded in 1988 by visionary philanthropist Nancy Nordhoff and writer Sheryl Feldman, Hedgebrook is a literary nonprofit that supports the work of visionary writers whose stories and ideas shape our culture—a writer’s retreat that hosts a global community of writers through residencies and programs exclusively dedicated to supporting the creative process of women writers. Each evening at Hedgebrook, residents gather in the kitchen to share a home-cooked meal lovingly prepared using ingredients from Hedgebrook’s own organic garden—nourishing their bodies as well as their spirits through the retreat’s unique approach to “radical hospitality”—and it is in this spirit that Hedgebrook created The Hedgebrook Cookbook. So delve into the mouth-wateringly good recipes from their farmhouse kitchen, gorgeous writing from their alumnae community, and stunning photos of their grounds and culinary creations—and let them bring the essence of radical hospitality from their table to yours.

About The Authors

Julie Rosten is proud to be part of a community of dreamers and strivers who seek something from life that was beautiful and true. Her love for cooking grew from her love of having family around the dinner table, to enjoy and share meals that strengthen the bonds that make life meaningful. At Hedgebrook, she showcases her own art form of food preparation and presentation.

Denise Barr lives on Whidbey Island with her husband and their many inspiring animals. She has always been involved in the arts community and treasures the creative, nurturing environment of the Hedgebrook kitchen. Denise believes that preparing a meal is the gift she has to pass on. What she most loves about Hedgebrook is the way in which everyone brings something wonderful to the table.

Product Details

  • Publisher: She Writes Press (September 10, 2013)
  • Length: 228 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781938314230

Raves and Reviews

“There is a magic at Hedgebrook and believe me, a major part of that magic is the food. I’ve always believed that good food equals good work. This book, just like Hedgebrook itself, is a gift for us all.”
—Alice Sebold

“When you are served with so much love and nurturing, from the garden to the table to the cottages . . . you see someone believes that what we have to say is important.”
—Suheir Hammad

“Hedgebrook supports women so they can speak the truth, tell the messy, sometimes unpopular stories, break taboos, find their voice, their outrage, their delight, their power in the world and word. They provide an inspired and safe nest on Whidbey Island so that when the time is right, women can fly.”
—Eve Ensler

“Hedgebrook is a haven of deep grace. I hold a dream of returning to those magical cottages and paths for more baskets of warm muffins and the savory silence and camaraderie which so hospitably nurtures our words.”
—Naomi Shihab Nye

“Hedgebrook isn’t a retreat, it’s an advance.”
—Gloria Steinem

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