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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
