BIG CHANGE--NEW NAME--SAME GREAT SERVICE

FRP originated out of an imprint launched in 1962 known as Favorite Recipes Press. The business model for our publishing services has grown and expanded steadily throughout the almost 50 years of business. The same is true of our client base. Because of our expansion into non-cookbook related publishing efforts we are changing our name. Favorite Recipes Press will remain a key imprint under our new Publishing umbrella but that imprint is only a part of the story.

We are now Southwestern Publishing Group, Inc. A bit of logic to this change is in the fact that one of our primary duties is to develop the content for The Southwestern Company's educational reference works. In addition to this work, our Beckon Book imprint has developed a great array of clients in the corporate history arena, as well as the cultural attraction industry. Recently, we purchased the Historic Hospitality product line from Providence House Publishers and have plans to expand rapidly.

Of course, Favorite Recipes Press also continues to serve the clients interested in developing community and branded cookbooks as well as distribute them into the trade. Our work with QVC in the cookbook arena has been successful and we expect to continue that relationship.
You will notice the title change in my blog header that reflects our new structure and I will endeavor to create posts that speak to other areas of custom publishing other than just cookbooks.

Our goal is to continue offering first class publishing and distribution services to a broad segment of the US in various specialty fields. In addition, to printed books we will soon be offering e-reader formats as a segment of each client's publishing strategy.

We hope that you will think of Southwestern Publishing Group, Inc. if you or someone you know is researching the idea of a specialty book publication. Please be on the lookout for other announcements as we make the move to expand the many specialty offerings of Southwestern Publishing Group, Inc.

Classic Junior League Collection

Any cookbook lover will tell you that Junior League cookbooks are the best—for over 70 years Junior League members have collected, tested, and selected only the very best recipes from their members and communities for their Junior League Cookbooks. So much more than just recipes, these cookbooks capture and preserve regional food traditions and are a testament to the Junior League volunteers who dedicate themselves to meeting the needs of their communities. Junior Leagues publish cookbooks to raise money to help fund the very programs that over the years have improved and transformed the lives of thousands. In celebration and recognition of the Junior League Cookbooks that have given so much to so many, Favorite Recipes Press is excited to announce the launch of the Classic Junior League Cookbook Collection to be introduced by QVC, the top-rated shopping channel, in June 2011.

Twenty-nine Junior League titles were eligible to be included based on criteria established by a team comprised of representatives from QVC, a QVC Marketing Consultant and FRP representatives. Included in these guidelines were the requirements that the cookbooks have been in print for 25 years or more, and have received a Tabasco's Walter S. McIlhenny Community Cookbook Hall of Fame award. Once the eligible titles were determined, to meet QVC's request that the first collection be representative of the entire United States , geography was taken into consideration. Congratulations to the following titles which are included in the Classic Junior League Collection, (listed in alphabetical order):

• Applehood and Motherpie--Junior League of Rochester, NY


• Charleston Receipts--Junior League of Charleston, SC


• Cotton Country Cooking--Junior Leageue of Morgan County, Decatur, AL


• The Gasparilla Cookbook--Junior League of Tampa, FL


• Simply Simpatico--Junior League of Albuquerque, NM


• Virginia Hospitality--Junior League of Hampton Roads, VA

Based on the success of this inaugural Classic Junior League Cookbook Collection, the plan is to offer a new collection on an annual or bi-annual basis.

Help to spread the good news! Like the Classic Junior League Cookbook Collection Facebook page to receive updates on the launch and other events, receive special cookbook offers and discounts! Be sure to share with your friends and family! This special collection will only be available through QVC. Stay tuned for more information on how and when to order.

This is surely to be a Collection that any home cook and cookbook collector would love to own. I know what I will be giving for wedding and hostess gifts this year! These titles are truly Classics and I know you will want to be a part of this piece of community cookbook history.