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The Rich History of Chocolate Brownies
The invention of chocolate brownies during the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 were the result of a socially-minded socialite and a Prussian chef at her hotel. The World’s Fair Columbian Exposition was so much more than a fair. See why it was such an important event for the city of Chicago, plus…
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Meet Irma S. Rombauer, “The Joy of Cooking” Author, St. Louis Resident
“The Joy of Cooking” by Irma S. Rombauer deserved a spot in my curated cookbook collection. This classic cookbook frequently appears on “must have” cookbook lists across the Internet for its quaint illustrations, conversational approach, and diverse range of recipes. The “Joy of Cooking” is generally a well-regarded cookbook for classic recipes,…
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“Italian Cookies” Cookbook Review + Domenica Marchetti Interview
I’m practically swooning over this “Italian Cookies” cookbook review and interview with Domenica Marchetti. This cookies cookbook is just what my cookbook collection needed — and yours, too, if you love Italian cookies like I love Italian cookies. From front cover to back cover and everything in-between, “Italian Cookies” is appealing in…
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Author Interview: Oyster Society: Adventures with the Shellfishly Motivated
Earning a spot in my curated cookbook collection due to its food memoir genre and witty writing, “Oyster Society: Adventures with the Shellfishly Motivated” by Virginia Shaffer is a shucking good read. I received this book in exchange for an honest review. An oyster is sometimes called a “treasure shell,” which is…
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Blank Recipe Books to Write Recipes In (& What To Look For)
While I refer to my curated cookbook collection often, I have blank recipe books specifically for my handwritten recipes. There are a ton of blank recipe books to choose from; unfortunately, many of those options suck. I don’t want some cheap, no-name blank cookbook that falls apart in record time and won’t…
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GreenPan Frost Ice Cream & Slushie Maker REVIEW
My cookbook collection contains more than a few ice cream cookbooks, so when I saw the GreenPan Frost, I nearly lost my sh*t. In case you haven’t seen it yet, it’s an ice cream and slushie maker from GreenPan. It isn’t as though I don’t already own a couple of ice cream…
