Independent Cookbook Publisher Ranked #1 & #2 in the Retail Gift Industry!

Online, February 25, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Delaware, OH - March 1, 2010 - Gooseberry Patch, a 25 year-old company headquartered in the heartland of America, has been ranked #1 in the retail Gift Books category, and #2 in the retail Kitchen-Related category for February 2010 by Giftbeat, an online resource that tracks the product pulse of the retail gift industry.

Gooseberry Patch is one of the most consistently successful independent cookbook publishers in the United States and Canada. With over 150 titles and over 8 million books sold, Gooseberry Patch has cultivated a passionate following of loyal fans.

One significant reason for Gooseberry Patch's success is that their cookbooks are perfectly suited for our times. All titles are filled with easy and affordable recipes, are priced under $17 and are geared toward today's time-strapped, budget-conscious family.