This is the 1961 version of the internationally famous bible of cooking, an extremely large and heavy encyclopedia-type book with 8,500 recipes, 1,000 illustrations, and has been heralded as the prime reference book of chefs for decades. At one time, it was only available in French. In order for it to be translated into English, […]
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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