Since today is my birthday, cakes are on my mind. I have many cake cookbooks, but this is one of my favorites that I bought around the time I was married. Creative Cakes by Stephanie Crookston was published in 1978. In 1974, Stephanie opened a “cupcake-sized” shop in New York City. Not long after opening, […]
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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