When it comes to Thanksgiving, side dishes are my favorite. I like to make at least three or four, because I find them much more interesting than the turkey. Sometimes after a good meal, the side dishes (okay, and sometimes desserts!) are the ones people remember most. Maybe it’s because side dishes are more colorful than a turkey, ham, or roast of some kind, and can […]
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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