Men of Cambria Cook Book

Our most popular item! Enjoy delicious recipes from the “Men of Cambria Cook” book by Victoria Krassensky and Craig Loud which features recipes by Cambria residents. From main dishes and desserts to salads and sides, these guys love to cook. It showcases the culinary skills, favorite recipes, and varied lives of 27 multitalented and culturally diverse men who call this community home. 

Roasters, bakers, barbeque specialists and exotic drink mixers — the talented cooks are also fascinating people. They represent the arts, industry, technology, biology, the military, architecture and ecology; they are young and old (12 to 86 years), folksy and urbane, conservative and liberal. Whether they cook by necessity or passion, with old family standards or newfound discoveries, they all share a common love for culinary exploration and creating food that delights their families and friends.

This cookbook is not only a treasury of great recipes. It also contains wonderful stories about interesting lives and what drew each man to this complex little town that seems to reflect in its character both the peaceful hills and the turbulent ocean that border it. The special beauty of the place is clearly depicted in photographs by Craig Loud that grace nearly every page of “Men of Cambria Cook.” More than 400 riveting images of local landscapes, beautifully prepared food and the cooks themselves make this a page-turner that is fun just to curl up and read, even before you begin using the mouth-watering recipes.

This delightful book was written by Greenspace board member, Wayne Attoe, and illustrated by long time board member, Arthur Van Rhyn, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the organization. It chronicles the history of Greenspace since it was founded in 1988.  It describes the many accomplishments of the organization since its inception through the combined efforts of board, staff and supporters. The book is 139 pages and is available in both paperback and hard cover. The hard cover edition is $100.

These four hole, durable plastic license plate frames are easy to attach and stay securely in place. Send drivers behind you benevolent wishes with the phrase “May the Forest be With You” in reflective lettering and maybe they’ll back off your bumper. Advertise the Greenspace web site instead of a car dealership.