Did you know today is officially declared as the first day of summer? It’s been a long time coming for those of us in cold climates. I love glancing out my window and seeing my garden plants getting blooms. I can already see the cantaloupe, cucumber, and zucchini flowers. The fruits and vegetables of summer […]
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No Matter How You Say Tomato, It’s Perfect
May 24, 2011 in Uncategorized
My husband and I just bought over fifty tomato plants this past weekend, which means I had to go find some of my tomato cookbooks and start searching for what I want to make this summer. There is nothing like a home grown tomato. The ones in grocery stores don’t even come close to being a fresh […]
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