April 20, 2011

When I was at Powell’s bookstore this past weekend, I spent a lot of time in the cookbooks. I didn’t buy any, but found much inspiration there! Now that I’m eating meat, I have a lot of thinking to do about incorporating new recipes and menus into my weekly routines. So I’d really appreciate your suggestions about your favorite cookbooks. For example, I’m now thinking of buying at least one of Thomas Keller’s cookbooks–perhaps The French Laundry Cookbook or Bouchon. I’ll also be getting my own copy of Chocolate and Zucchini: Daily Adventures in a Parisian Kitchen, since I’ve been craving several of Clothilde’s recipes recently (ooo, and I might just have to pick up this one, too, to complete the Parisian menu: Laduree).

Can you offer any other cookbook (or recipe) suggestions for me?

Note: I’m also going to get some container gardening and a small potted herb garden growing soon.  Because there’s nothing better than garden-fresh.  :)