To me, there is nothing better than a perfect ripe cantaloupe. I have withdrawal over the winter when I cannot get a decent one. My other favorites are honeydew and watermelon. The melon is an ancient fruit. The oldest European cookery book, written by the Roman gourmand Apicius in the first century, gives his recipe […]
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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