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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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