Baseball and food are two of life’s uncomplicated pleasures, stirring up sizzling passion across all generations. In Diamond Dishes, baseball fans and food lovers get a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite Major League Baseball players with stories told through memorable meals, family recipes, and revealing anecdotes about life beyond the diamond.
And, oh what great food! America’s favorite game has become a bastion for unforgettable recipes from all over the worldfrom classic dishes from all corners of the United States to spicy Latin American fare. Author Julie Loria recreates the down-home family recipes, favorite authentic meals, and top dishes from on-the-road eateries of twenty of today’s top players.
An official Major League Baseball publication, Diamond Dishes is not simply a cookbook, but rather a singular and scrumptious off-the-field look at ballplayers flexing their culinary muscles and discussing the roles of family, friends, and food in their lives. With exclusive, full-color photos of the players off the field and in the kitchen, and sixty recipes, this book is a treasure trove of sights, sounds, tastes and aromas that penetrate the hearts and souls of the ballplayers and their fans alike.
On the roster:
* Lance Berkman first baseman and designated hitter, New York Yankees; five-time All Star, 2002
National League RBI leader
* Miguel Cabrera first baseman, Detroit Tigers; five-time All Star, 2008 American League Home
Run leader
* Andre Ethier outfielder, Los Angeles Dodgers; 2010 All Star, 2009 MLB Clutch Performer of the
Year
* Adrian Gonzalez first baseman, San Diego Padres; three-time All Star, first overall pick in the
2000 Major League Baseball Draft
* Roy Halladay starting pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies; seven-time All Star, 2003 Cy Young Award
winner, pitcher of a perfect game
* Josh Hamilton outfielder, Texas Rangers; three-time All Star, 2008 American League RBI leader
* Ryan Howard first baseman, Philadelphia Phillies; three-time All Star, 2006 National League
MVP
* Derek Jeter shortstop, New York Yankees; eleven-time All Star, 2000 World Series MVP
* Josh Johnson starting pitcher, Florida Marlins; two-time All Star, National League Pitcher of the
MonthJune 2010
* Paul Konerko first baseman, Chicago White Sox; four-time All Star, three-time American League
Player of the Week
* Evan Longoria third baseman, Tampa Bay Rays; three-time All Star, 2008 American League
Rookie of the Year
* Joe Mauer catcher, Minnesota Twins; four-time All Star, 2009 American League MVP
* Dustin Pedroia second baseman, Boston Red Sox; three-time All Star, 2008 American League
MVP
* Albert Pujols first baseman, St. Louis Cardinals; nine-time All Star, three-time National League
MVP
* Hanley Ramirez shortstop, Florida Marlins; three-time All Star, 2006 National League Rookie of
the Year
* Alex Rodriguez third baseman, New York Yankees; thirteen-time All Star, three-time American
League MVP
* Johan Santana starting pitcher, New York Mets; three-time All Star, two-time American League
Cy Young Award winner
* Grady Sizemore outfielder, Cleveland Indians; three-time All Star, 2006 American League leader
in runs
* Chase Utley second baseman, Philadelphia Phillies; five-time All Star, 2006 National League
leader in runs
* David Wright third baseman, New York Mets; five-time All Star, two-time National League Silver
Slugger award
