{"product_id":"thru-the-grapevine-finger-lakes-cookbook","title":"Thru the Grapevine: Finger Lakes Region Cookbook – Junior League of Greater Elmira‑Corning (1983, 6th Printing)","description":"\u003cdiv aria-level=\"2\" role=\"heading\" class=\"gs_heroTextHeader gs_heroText20\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gs_p\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; margin: 8px 0 14px 0; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFE9A8 0%, #FFD66B 100%); color: #7a4e00; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003e🏆 Southern Living Hall of Fame Winner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandout regional cookbook—ideal for collectors of Junior League titles, wine‑country cookbooks, and Finger Lakes history.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThru the Grapevine: Finger Lakes Region Cookbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, published by the Junior League of Greater Elmira‑Corning, is a richly detailed celebration of the Finger Lakes region—its food traditions, its vineyards, and its cultural heritage. First released in 1983, it features regional history, landmark illustrations, and thoughtful culinary notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cookbook was honored with the \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Living Hall of Fame Award\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinction reserved for community cookbooks of exceptional popularity, longevity, and cultural impact. A gold \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Living Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e seal remains on the cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cc; border-left: 4px solid #C69200; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 10px 0 18px 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6b4500; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;\"\u003eSouthern Living Hall of Fame \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Living Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e recognizes cookbooks that reflect the richness of Southern culinary tradition and culture. Selected by Southern booksellers and industry experts, these titles stand out for their quality, regional character, and lasting appeal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor collectors, this designation signals a cookbook of distinction—especially when examples retain their original award sticker, preserving how the book was first presented and marketed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep burgundy cover is framed by a grapevine illustration—clusters of purple grapes, curling tendrils, and lush green leaves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the book blends community recipes with regional storytelling and beautiful illustrations of local landmarks, each paired with historical notes that ground the recipes in place and tradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dedicated chapter explores \u003cstrong\u003eFinger Lakes wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e, wine varietals, tasting notes, and suggested food pairings—complete with a detailed regional map—making this an invaluable resource for wine enthusiasts and travelers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recipe collection is extensive and varied, reflecting the agricultural abundance and culinary diversity of upstate New York. From hearty regional dishes to elegant entertaining menus, the book offers a generous cross‑section of Finger Lakes cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehardcover, comb‑bound edition is in \u003cstrong\u003enear‑mint condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e urbanization, and industrialization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"Community \u0026amp; Junior League Cookbooks | Vintage Fundraising Cookbooks\" href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/community-junior-league-cookbooks\"\u003eCommunity \u0026amp; Junior League Cookbooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e collection for more fundraising cookbooks and recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Junior League Greater Elmira Corning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39265306116163,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Cover_fbfeec45-3638-4542-96a2-e01403f7972b.jpg?v=1774227385","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/thru-the-grapevine-finger-lakes-cookbook","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}