I’m a cookbook junkie. I love them. I love buying them and flipping through them the first time and flagging all the recipes I want to try asap. I love the weekends when I start planning my menu for the next week and the coffee table gets covered with cookbooks as I hunt for ideas and recipes. Most of the recipes posted on the this blog to date are creations from my head but I’m determined to get full use out of my cookbooks going forward. Here’s a snapshot view of what’s currently sitting on my bookshelf (well what I can remember of the top of my head since i’m blogging while away on a business trip):

• The Joy of Cooking
• Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook
• Everyday Italian: 125 Simple & Delicious Recipes by Giada De Laurentiis
• Barefoot Contessa at Home by Ina Garten
• Barefoof Contessa: Family Style by Ina Garten
  
• The Gourmet Cookbook
  
• The Whole Foods Market Cookbook
  
• The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook by Paula Deen
  
• The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz
• Tate’s Bake Shop Cookbook: The Best Recipes from Southampton’s Favorite Bakery by Kathleen King
• The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes from the Texas Hill Country’s Rather Sweet Bakery & Cafe by Rebecca Rather
• Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors by Tyler Florence
• Betty Crocker’s Cookbook: Bridal Edition
• Sara’s Secrets for Weeknight Meals by Sara Moulton

On the Wishlist:

• The Silver Spoon
• Chocolate & Zuccini
• The Lee Bros Southern Cookbook
• Super Natural Cooking
• The Best of Cooking Light
• Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster’s Market