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The Bake-Off Lady

Sue Bickta has always loved the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest, so much that she started a site for those who share her passion to become a contestant.

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All-American Books from Janis Gunn

One of my readers sent a box of classic American cookbooks, except for British-born Jamie Oliver who wrote a modern American cookbook!

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Cousin Carol’s Cookbooks

My cousin Carol died within 48 hours of my mom. The next week, Carol’s daughter brought a box of her cookbooks to my kitchen.

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Gwen Minnier of Arizona

Gwen Minnier of Arizona sent a lovely box of cookbooks, including this fabulous Wine Lover’s Cookbook with a recipe perfect for grilling on Labor Day weekend!

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Weekend Fun with My Firstborn

Cooking, baking, laughing, reading cookbooks, chatting, and watching Hallmark movies is my kind of fun with my girls. This weekend it was with my firstborn, Kristina.

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Elaine Wallace, The Cookbook Lady of Kansas

In this U-Haul are 42 boxes filled with 850 cookbooks. The remarkable Elaine Wallace from Wichita, Kansas gave up her precious collection to help rebuild The Culinary Cellar.

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What A Summer So Far!

It’s been a crazy summer here so far! I have so much to tell you. I didn’t mean to ignore my blog, but it’s been busy around here. But I’m back now, so watch for new and exciting blogs!

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Contest Queen Shirley DeSantis

Longtime cooking contester Shirley DeSantis sent me this chocolate chip cookie book to help rebuild The Culinary Cellar.

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