Even with the price of gas, people still like to take road trips on Memorial Day or head to the beach for a picnic. This great little book is filled with ideas for picnic food and decorations. Whether you are sitting by a campfire, tailgating at a sports event, listening to a concert, hiking, laying on […]
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It’s Time Again for a Box of Cookbooks Giveaway for the Week of 5-9-11!
May 10, 2011 in Uncategorized
It’s been too long since I had a box of cookbooks giveaway! This box will be won by some lucky reader in a random drawing, and consists of an eclectic group of books. First, I have Maida Heatter’s classic cookie book, which everyone knows is one of the best cookie books ever. For some airplane […]
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