Being a Midwesterner, it would be strange if I didn’t love corn. In fact, I spent a lot of time around this truly indigenous American grain. Zea mays is the botanical name, maize is the Native American word, and corn is actually a generic European term for any sort of grain. Call it what you wish, […]
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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