Claiborne Herb and Spice

Mrs. B and Craig Claiborne’s Herb And Spice Cookbook

This 1963 book by Craig Claiborne is filled with classic recipes, and is one of my all-time favorites.

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"Bert Greene’s Kitchen Bouquets" and The National Beef Cook-Off

I remember the first (and only) time I met Bert Greene.  He was much taller than I expected, and his beautiful smile and engaging personality lit up the room.  The year was 1987, and I was competing at the National Beef Cook-Off in Sun Valley, Idaho.  Cooking contests will sometimes have well-known chefs or cookbook […]

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Miss Fannie Merritt Farmer And My Grandmother

Welcome to the very first blog post of The Culinary Cellar!

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