Cookbook Binge
I’ve borrowed Mad Hungry from the library countless times, so that was the first thing I snapped up.
The Girls Who Dish is a collection of recipes from female Vancouver chefs. My recipe for grilled eggplant comes from one of their later books.
I love Martha Stewart’s recipes, but probably never would have picked up this copy of Entertaining if I hadn’t just learned that it’s the “favourite cookbook of all time” of my favourite Canadian chef, Chuck Hughes. It seemed like such an unlikely pairing that I had to check it out.
I really enjoyed reading Julie & Julia, and am hoping Cleaving will be just as entertaining.
The other books are packed with information and luscious sounding food, by authors I know I like. Maya Angelou isn’t exactly known for her skills in the kitchen, but the recipes in her book are the epitome of comfort food.
The only problem now is that I have lots of work to get done, and way too many distractions…
Mad Hungry is one of my favorites!
I am so similar. Just love those cookbooks!! You will love Mark Bittman's book – between his books and those by Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen, those are my primary sources of food and/or inspiration. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Lisa – It's fantastic; real manly man food! π
Staci – Glad to hear you like Bittman's book. I have the vegetarian version, so I'm looking forward to reading this one. I'll have to check out your other recommendations as well. Thanks!
Let us know how "Cleaving" goes. I almost bought it but didn't because the Amazon reviews say this book is basically a chronicle of Julie cheating on her husband and escaping to butchery to get over her guilt. So, I didn't buy it, but you did and I'm curious. :-0
-Alyse
Alyse – I hadn't heard that, but I'm curious to see if those opinions are accurate. I'll keep you posted!