Since starting my Culinary Cellar blog almost a year ago, I have been fortunate to find the sweetest of readers. I receive email all the time containing recipes, asking for recipes, asking where to find a certain cookbook, sometimes just telling me how much they love The Culinary Cellar, and sometimes, I even receive the […]
The Secret Recipes of Mamma Agata
I am in love with Mamma Agata. I have never been to her cooking school on the Amalfi Coast, never met her, have yet to try the amazing recipes in this new book, but her warmth and passion shines through on every page. I want to make every recipe, and somehow I know this is […]
The Soul of Seattle
Why have I never been to Seattle? I hear it’s one of the most wonderful places to live, work, and visit. Plus I have relatives and friends who live there, so I should have no excuses. My daughters recently spent a fun weekend in Seattle, and both said they could easily move there. After their […]
New Cookbooks and Other Kitchen Items for 2011
I hope everyone had a happy Christmas and New Year! I love starting a new year with cookbooks and other kitchen items. This Christmas was no exception. I have more books to add to my Culinary Cellar steps! I’ll be telling you about each of these in upcoming blogs for 2011. Here are some items I can’t wait […]
Cookbook Giveaway for the Week of 1-3-11
As we all know, many people make a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, lose weight, and exercise more. Here’s a start to some healthier eating. If you can get past the unfortunate title of the first cookbook, you will find some great recipes inside! Author Regina Ragone, who used to be the food editor […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011!!!
Happy New Year to all my readers! I can’t wait to see what will happen in the world of food and cookbooks in 2011! My resolution is to find out and report back to you. But for now, let’s just relax and enjoy a brand new year!
It’s New Year’s Eve!
Whether you are going to a black tie affair or sitting in front of the television watching the ball drop in Times Square, just have fun. But most importantly, be safe. If you drink, don’t drive; if you have candles lit everywhere as many do, be sure and blow them all out before you retire […]
The Perfect Appetizer for New Year’s Eve
This was one of a series of books from the ’80’s about the “perfect” appetizer, dessert, and others, published by the editors of Consumer Guide. They are very small, spiral-bound cookbooks that have very few recipes, but they are all “perfection.” There are only thirteen recipes in all, but ones that you will come back to over and […]
