I never would have guessed Joan Rivers and I would have anything in common. But there is something we have both loved doing for over thirty years.

Happy Birthday to my Kristina!
September 10, 2014 in Family
This is my beautiful firstborn, the first day we brought her home.

Betty Crocker Cookbook Giveaway
September 7, 2014 in Cookbook Giveaway
Who wouldn’t want Betty Crocker in their kitchen? Enter the giveaway and this cookbook could be right there to help you make some great meals!

Sphere Magazine, September 1972
September 5, 2014 in Culinary Cellar work, Food Magazines, Recipes, Sphere Magazine
It’s time for the next Sphere Magazine report. September 1972 was one of the most popular issues in the history of the magazine. Find out why!

Curtis Stone Cookbook Giveaway
September 1, 2014 in Cookbook Giveaway, Giveaways
This week I have a Curtis Stone Cookbook Giveaway, “Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone,” plus another surprise. Enter and see what it is!

Back-To-School Snack
August 29, 2014 in Recipes
It’s back-to-school snack time! How about a fun mix that kids will love?
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








