So, have any of you gotten funny looks because you read cookbooks like novels? I think my coworkers are used to it by now. =) It helps that they like the baked goods that come from the recipes I discover. I'm trying to reduce the number of cookbooks I buy, since my shelves are almost overflowing and I haven't done justice to the books I already have.
My favorite cookbooks are the sort that have lots to read besides the recipes. I love to hear about how the authors come up with recipes--the stories behind the food. I also like to read about recipe testing and technique. I realized recently that a lot of the fiction that I like to read includes a lot of writing about food as well. I read a few authors that are all about the food, even including recipes in the books. (They tend to be mystery or suspense writers--I wonder why that is?) The more I thought about it, the more I wondered what books other food bloggers like to read, whether cookbooks or other books.
That gave me a great idea for the theme of our latest seasonal blog event--Cooking the Books. (You can read about the start of the seasonal blog events here.) I've invited my blogging friends to share a dish inspired by one of their favorite authors, whether it's a author of cookbooks or other literary works. Everyone is welcome to join--just post some time this week, and leave your link below so that everyone else can read about what you made. I can't wait to see everyone's contributions!
Thanks for hosting Di, your seasonal blog events are always fun!! Heck, I'm even on time for once :) Not sure if I linked up properly, it didn't ask me to select a picture like it normally does.
ReplyDeleteLooks right to me! I did the link tool without pictures this time to try out the text version. I'm still trying to decide if I want to pay for the full service to do the thumbnail links all the time. I'll probably try to do a round-up with pictures once I get all the submissions.
DeleteWell, I sort of goofed up how I submitted that, but at least I submitted something this time and the link works, so just ignore that unsightly red x. Thanks for hosting, Di!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry I didn't get it together this time to post something...but as always, a fantastic idea. Next time, next time!
ReplyDeleteHey! Thanks for hosting this which forced me to come up with something to cook. It was super-fun to do this with T :)
ReplyDeleteLoved this one (even it caused me to write the longest post in the history of the world) ;) Thanks for hosting!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for you share the books, I like some cooking.
ReplyDeleteHi, Di! Sorry I am late on this one, but I ran out of steam yesterday. Thank you again for hosting another blogging event. It was fun to finally make ice cream from Jeni's book.
ReplyDeleteSunday, I was ready to go and then, I got busy with life, and did not get here, until Today. I did salads for both my blogs.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you do this. It is fun and a treat when it comes around. Thanks.
Cooking the books, what a great idea and new concept. Instead of everyone cooking from one particular cookbook. Nice Blog. I'm enjoying reading it and looking over the recipes. Glad to have found you. Jackie
ReplyDeleteI've been reading cookbooks cover to cover, like novels since I was a little kid. My current read is called Power Foods!
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