Kate Gooding, Author. A constant in Kate's life since the 1970's has been a print of Auguste Renoir's "Luncheon at the Boating Party." He captured the simplicity and passion of friendship, food and wine that remains a prime driver of her culinary inspiration. Kate’s version of Renoir’s masterpiece is her annual Winter Solstice Party; 2008 marked the 19th annual celebration of friendship, food and wine. Over the years anywhere from 20 to 70 guests have shared creations that include Eggplant Caviar, Beaver with Tamarind Barbeque Sauce, Layered Maine Shrimp Dip, Bear Bourguignon, Cardamom Spiced Pumpkin Roll and Homemade Strawberry Cordial. In the fall of 2007 Kate's first cookbook hit the shelves of almost 100 stores in Maine. Her first book signing coincided with the October moose hunt in Jackman, Maine, where with a winning moose lottery ticket, she and her brother Chris Krukowski (a Jackman-based Master Maine Guide) bagged a 755 pound moose. The ample proceeds from the hunt were used to repay many hunters who contributed game meat when Kate was creating the just-launched cookbook, with plenty left over for creating new recipes for upcoming publications. Wild Maine Recipes is sure to please any game chef and those that enjoy eating it.