Donna-Marie is a retired biology teacher and talented cook. In a generous box of books she sent me, one had the perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day!
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Donna-Marie Ryan: Creative Cooking with Science

The Better Than Takeout Thai Cookbook
You will never have to order take-out Thai food again if you buy this book! It’s amazing!

Elizabeth Bramkamp, Fellow Cookbook Collector
Elizabeth Bramkamp is an avid cookbook collector who sent me a group of lovely books, with a recipe in one of them for a Super Bowl Treat this Sunday!

Christina’s Cucina
Christina Conte of Christina’s Cucina sent a cookbook of coffees and cocoas that has helped keep me warm during this Chicago winter.

A Mississippi Palate
What’s more visually beautiful than combining art and food in a magnificent cookbook? A Mississippi Palate wins on both counts.

Sphere Magazine, December 1975
I almost forgot to post the monthly issue of vintage Sphere from December 1975 before we head into the New Year!

Veal and Blue Cheese Appetizer Meatballs
This cookbook has been one of my go-to books for ages! I love the recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Appetizer for the Holidays
The perfect holiday appetizer that can be made weeks in advance, frozen, and reheated straight from the freezer!





