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National Cookbook Month

October is National Cookbook Month!

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Christopher Kimball’s Cardamom Banana Bread

Christopher Kimball of Milk Street Kitchen has a recipe for a fabulous banana bread, one of the best I have ever tasted!

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Cookies for National Nut Day!

Take a crack on National Nut Day, October 22, with these addictive prize-winning cookies, Salty Caramel Peanut Brittle Bars!

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Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies

Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies were the snack of choice for the Cub’s game and for the last debate this past Wednesday. They didn’t last until today…

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My Last Supper: The Next Course

Ask 50 famous chefs this tantalizing question: What would be your last meal on earth? You will be intrigued at many of the answers. How would you respond?

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Lost Recipes from Marion Cunningham

Marion Cunningham, who died in 2012 at the age of 90, was an enthusiastic advocate for home cooks and a mentor to many chefs.

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Cookbook Sale Crazy

Yes, sometimes I can’t help myself at book sales. And if it’s a cookbook sale, watch out everyone. The Culinary Cellar is in the room.

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Fire Pit Cooking

Fire Pit Cooking is what I call my husband’s cookbook, since he has his own fire pit in our backyard. If he can’t cook in the woods, he’ll cook in the pit.

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