I love reading books written by cooks and food personalities. Anthony Bourdain, Ruth Reichl, David Lebowitz, Julia Child…one of the few categories of books that I reread. All of those, and the cookbooks acquired in my travels are on the upper shelves of a baker’s rack away from the half wall bookshelves the pantry moths invaded. I feel lucky for that.
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Love the shelves! What a nice collection 
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Same @retrospek; I tend to reach for the Laurie Colwin books when in need of comfort, but haven’t touched them throughout the Covid, and earlier ordeal. Probably because I forgot until now 
Oh, and I’ve never been able to sleep a wink in that room…too much energy in there I guess, or too many recipes to try…
Why thank you at @poptart! I will take close ups of all shelves.
I don’t particularly look for that, I have 2 autographed books. One was gifted by the chef during a work project. The other one I bought after attending a Parisian sushi workshop with Imada Yosuke of Ginza Kyubey from Tokyo. One couldn’t resist getting his book A Sushi Handbook (in Japanese and English), a practical guidebook for anyone who has great interest in sushi with seasonal Japanese fish.
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I do have a few autographed ones, and I like, but don’t seek them out. I actually prefer used books that have been lovingly inscribed to someone as a gift. I’ll take a photo of my favorite one. I also gift, I guess re-gift, agood, used books to the very few good friends who even like cookbooks. We all get a laugh when I cross off the original name, and insert theirs. These books I find look as if they’ve never been cracked open, let alone used for cooking. I don’t mind (for myself) books with notations, and I love finding extra written recipes within also, or other stuff. I don’t buy abused books with torn pages, as well, if they smell bad, it’s a deal breaker. I’ve been really lucky with used purchases through Amazon.
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Is Jewish Holiday Cooking a worthwhile book?
Yes. It’s got hundreds of classic recipes and is broken down by holiday. I think families tend to focus around certain dishes they’ve had handed down by habit, but this book has tons of recipes i wasn’t at all familiar with. Joan Nathan’s book is also good.
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Quite eclectic!
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I just got Fresh India recently but have yet to cook from it!
I ordered “Jubilee” again, but it hasn’t shipped yet.
Me either @poptart! Think I got it after a mention by @ChristinaM, and/ or @Saregama. When they rec something, my ears perk up for sure. Will have to make something soon, and will post.
Can’t wait for you to get it @shrinkrap! BTW, love your new avatar.
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I spy a few more cookbooks that we have in common!
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I’m sure we have many! We could probably talk about them for hours too @poptart. …H thought (thinks)? I’m a freak, until I started showing him other pics on food forums. Well, he still thinks I am, but realizes there are others out there…
I’ve got more coming to share, just don’t want to overwhelm all at once.
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Have you cooked anything out of the Cake Doctor?
No, but I’ve looked through it and gifted also to people who don’t bake, or even cook for that matter. Some of them want to make their family a b-day cake, or take something to a potluck they’ve made themselves.
I’ve been doctoring cake mixes for years, and often like them better than many homemade cakes, which can be heavy IMO. She’s got lots of great ideas, and I think it’s a worthwhile purchase, especially if you’re able to get a used copy. Easy to find on Amazon (used), or in thrift stores.
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