I have a ton of cookbooks...really, my collection is huge. I have seen libraries with fewer cookbooks than those stashed in my house. I have two bookcases overflowing with cookbooks, and there are more scattered in various spots throughout my house- hidden amongst other types of books, stacked on top of my bureau, piled on the table next to my bed. And my collection keeps growing, almost daily. I can't seem to resist picking up a new book if one catches my eye, especially if it seems homey or unique or exotic.
I have been asked if I actually use all of my cookbooks, or do I just buy them and let them sit there, for the most part, as a dust collection. The fact is, I do indeed peruse them frequently, and often cook from many of them. However, with so many, not all get properly "used" as often as others. I do tend to have a purge day, where I dig through any books that just no longer seem to call out to me and they make their way to a charity shop or a yard sale or handed to the nearest pair of willing hands. And then the gap in my shelf is immediately filled by a few new additions.
Which brings me to the purpose of this blog.. to have a place to post images of the recipes I have made from my millions of cookbooks. My grand plan is to cook recipes from my books and then post photos of whatever I made, complete with a review. I might even post some surveys letting you readers choose which book and which recipe to make... we will see.
Nearly Christmas...
10 years ago
I have a huge amount of cookbooks too Heather. I have never counted them all, but I know each one by name and would know if any of them went missing! I do use them. Each one has at least one or two favourites in them. My absolute all time favourite is Apples For Jam by Tessa Kiros.
ReplyDeleteI can only envy you. Being in Singapore and living in a govt funded house, space is an issue for me. I too love cook books and have acquired a small selection. THough I wish to pass it on to my kids but with the humidity, I doubt it can make this long journey. LOLz.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and I really wish to get to know you better.
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