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Do Your Books Spark Joy?

Is that a trick question?

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Kitchen Witch and Miss Ella

The iconic Kitchen Witch cookbook store is a New Orleans original. Owners Debbie and Philipe donated this book to The Culinary Cellar!

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Mom’s Version of Green Bean Casserole

It’s Thanksgiving and time for the iconic Green Bean Casserole! Meet the inventor of this legendary dish, plus my mom’s delicious version.

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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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Gifts from the Heart

As I have said before, I am so lucky to have such thoughtful readers. Come and meet a few of them who make me grateful I started this blog.

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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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Lady Madonna

My fun and fabulous friend Madonna found the perfect cookbook, which describes New Orleans food with a bit of herself! Read on to see the incredible shrimp dish from the book.

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My Underwater Paper Sister, Elaine Halford

Elaine Halford and I both lost precious items in a flood, which is why she decided to send me a box of cookbooks, one being perfect for today’s Royal Wedding.

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