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A Michelin Star Reception

November 4, 2022 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Chicago Restaurants, Culinary History, Family, Food Awards, Restaurants

A wedding reception at a Michelin-starred restaurant was my daughter’s dream come true. Wait until you read the menu!

Mississippi Adventures and Southern Food

July 29, 2021 in Classic Recipes, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Easy Meals, Family, Grandchildren, Holidays, Pizza, Restaurants, Southern recipes, Summer Fun, The Culinary Cellar, Travel

Our recent trip to Mississippi to visit family included birthdays, 4th of July party, a Baptism, and more!

Chicago Cubs Cookbook

April 19, 2021 in Chicago Restaurants, Classic Recipes, Cookbooks, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Game Day, Recipes, Restaurants

It’s baseball season and in our family the Cubs have ruled for three generations. Here is a fun cookbook with recipes from favorite players and more.

A Very Special Pan for Mardi Gras

February 8, 2021 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Cookbook awards, Cookbooks, Cooking Competitions, Cookware, Creole cooking, Culinary Cellar work, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Festivals, Kitchenware and Gadgets, Prize-Winning Recipes, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, Southern recipes, Spicy Foods, The Culinary Cellar, Travel

A prize-winning Creole Spaghetti Sauce served in a very, very special pan for Mardi Gras.

The Pilgrim’s Inn Cookbook

November 20, 2020 in Bed and Breakfast Inns, Chefs, Cookbooks, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Easy Recipes, Fall Cooking and Baking, Holidays, National Register of Historic Places, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, Thanksgiving, Travel

Perfect timing for a cookbook around Thanksgiving, The Pilgrim’s Inn Cookbook, and extra special because my friend Linda gave it to me.

Alinea’s All American Election Night Dinner

November 3, 2020 in Alinea, Award-Winning Chefs, Chef Grant Achatz, Chefs, Chicago Restaurants, Culinary History, Food Events, Restaurants

The most fun and delicious All-American Election Night Dinner from Alinea in Chicago!

Seaport Savories

September 18, 2020 in Cookbooks, Culinary History, Restaurants

Great recipes from an organization for the benefit of Alexandria Hospital.

One Very Special Jane

June 22, 2020 in Cookbooks, Culinary Cellar work, Culinary traditions, Family, Grandchildren, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, The Culinary Cellar

Jane Michel is a very special and generous woman. A mom, grandmother, prize-winning cook, retired RN, and quilter extraordinaire.

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Why I Started This Blog

I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni

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