Hello, my name is Debra. I have a problem. (That’s the first step, correct?)
As the books start to stack up everywhere, I have to admit I have a problem with novels, biographies, memoirs, anthologies, art books…and COOKBOOKS.
In my mind, I make multiple commitments and resolutions NOT to buy any more cookbooks.
Then, I read a review. I must have it!
Or, I find a rare retro cookbook in an antique shop. It’s too good to pass up.
Sometimes, I am searching the web and find out a favorite cookbook author has published a new one (like Ruth Reichl, most recently Rachel Saunders, or in the past Anthony Bourdain, RIP). I have to complete my sets.
Then, someone sends me a cookbook to review. But, that doesn’t count, right?
This is not all of them.
One Saturday recently, I had the time and energy to start a list of my cookbook library. I really want to create a definitive list….Can a definitive list be infinite?
Stay tuned for highlights from these many cookbooks. I vow (at least to try my darndest) to post a recipe from the featured cookbook of the week from my collection.
We will see if I can follow through with this or not…..
(I tried to do a Cookbook of the Month theme a few years ago with less than a modicum of success.)
Wish me luck!
Oooo I’m into rare retro / vintage cookbooks. Whatcha got?
Almost every Junior League cookbook ever published. 🙂 That’s to start.
“Louise,” who blogged at Months of Edible Celebrations, used to have her fans do “Cookbook Wednesday,” which was a fun way to showcase cookbooks and see what other people were using. Unfortunately when she died her blog disappeared from the Web. I hope you find some followers who will join in your efforts, which seem like a great idea.
best… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Yes. I miss her blog greatly.
That’s a great idea! And yes, the first step is admitting you are a cookbook-aholic! I love it!
I remember Louise from Months of Edible Celebrations. She was a nice lady and her real name was Denise. She as short, like me, and had a great outlook on life. If you start a recipe post project on your books I’d love to read it.
Well, I originally was just posting myself. Maybe if I figure out how to use Inlinkz….I hadn’t even thought of it until Mae mentioned it.
When I saw the name of your post my response was “no kidding!” with a little giggle. 🙂 I used to be this way, but ran out of room. Looking forward to see more of what your many, many cookbooks have to offer.
As I’m going through the books, I’m getting read of a few.
I can certainly relate. When we moved from New England, I sold hundreds of my cookbooks. Some people commented that they looked like new.
Most of mine look pretty good, too, but I have my favorites which have splatters all over them.
I sympathise, i have a similar problem. I have tried to cook from my books, but i still have some purchased a decade ago that i’ve never cooked from. Must try harder. Best of luck!
Yep, some of mine look brand new.