My Inspirations!
I often read Dominic Frank’s blog Belleau Kitchen but usually too late to enter his ‘random recipes’ competition. This month however, it is a little different. Take a photo of your cookbook collection and tell a little story about them.
I have an extensive collection of cookbooks, some I have bought over time and some sent to me by publishers to review for my blog. But whichever way they came to me they are all precious.
I have only taken photos of the main pile in the living room but I also have some on the small bookshelf under the TV and a big box full in my storage unit from my previous life, house, kitchen!
Part of my collection is extra special as they are signed by the authors. I have been privileged to meet some outstanding chefs and cookery book authors and really value my signed collection. Some of the signed books include Prepped by Vanessa Kimbell, Short & Sweet by Dan Lepard, My Daddy Cooks – Nick Coffer, Desserts – James Martin, Everybody Everyday – Alex Mackay and these are just a few.
I will be taking my copy of Tart It Up by Eric Lanlard when I meet him next month to get that signed and add to the special part of the collection.
wow!… look at all those signed books, how fabulous that youve met so many brilliant chefs, I am so jealous… love your Union jack cushion too… thanks so much for entering this month xx
In my storage unit I have some signed by Delia Smith and other too.
I do like the fact that you have a 'pile' of books – that's very pleasing. Now that I come to think of it, I do have some signed books but I feel that I've missed out. There are a few writers that I've met that I just didn't bother to get a signature from. I suppose the one I really regret missing is Keith Floyd. Best of luck with getting more of them signed.
That’s a lot of cookbooks you got there, Heidi! It goes to show how much you love cooking! And I think it is a good idea that you take an inventory of your books before you store them in your storage space. Keeping a list or snapshot will help you keep track of your belongings. [Ericka Muldowney]