Hi there! I love your blog – it all looks so tasty! I need to lock myself away and read it all 😀 Do you put many dishes from your book collection on your blog?
Hello back, thank you very much and please, take something to eat when you lock the door… About the recipes: some are from the cookbooks, others from blogs, or family recipes, some are totally self-made, accidents or just my quick lunch things. Mainly I am trying to have a record of what I cooked and how I did it so that I do not have to spend weeks again to search for a clipping that has disappeared somewhere. As you are a fellow accumulator (Good Granny cookbook, me too!) you might have similar experiences. Do you have a favourite? N.
I’m beginning to find that yes. When I started the New Recipe Night thing it was to use the books, stop relying on ready-made food from the supermarket, and teach myself how to cook. I’ve sometimes made meals that I think need changes, and I’ll definitely be putting those changes up on here so I can remember them! At the moment my favourite cookbook is Cupboard Love by Tom Norrington-Davies, everything us quick to make with only a few ingredients – ideal for after work! What’s your favourite? S
I think that is a very good thing. It is so much better to cook yourself, you know what is in it, where it comes from and I am not going all River Cottage here (which we loved at the beginning and I am still watching the old ones) but I think the main point is: why eat strange things and let’s learn something. I so agree, I have turned our flat upside down in search for a recipe and a scrap of paper where I scribbled down notes of my changes and I rekindled the blog plans to avoid these in the future. Have not found it so far… I do not know the book, will google it soon, though. My favourites at the moment are: The Homesick Texan which caters to our personal California & Mexican food homesickness and Liza has a really, really nice blog, too. I am browsing through some books again: Claudia Roden, Diana Henry, Valentine Warner (regular cooking day with my cousin and a vegetarian friend coming up). N.
Very fond of the hairy wee jumper. Great new photo to bring more personality and mischief to your blog.
I wanted to stop by your blog and say hello! 🙂 I appreciate the follow on my blog. You have a great blog here full of delicious recipes, which I am now following and exploring! 🙂
I have a small collection of cookbooks. I would have more, but a small space allows only so much. I recently ordered two of the Gooseberry Cookbooks, which I am really enjoying. Just received them and can’t wait to try more of the recipes. I love books. There is something about having that actual cookbook to cook from, rather than just a recipe that was googled.
Ooo I’ve not seen the gooseberry books – I’ll have a look when I’m next in Foyles 😀 I keep buying books if I see them cheap, but there’s loads I’ve not used yet – this year its my mission though. I don’t get on too well with googled recipes – especially after the time I stuck my hands to the worktop with stollen dough and had to try and unlock the ipad with my nose to see if I was ever likely to be unstuck if I kept on kneading… Books all the way!
Aww thank you! There’s been a few weeks when it’s been more “Wow! That’s Horrible!!” But it’s been brilliant fun trying all these new meals, glad to know you’re enjoying it 🙂 🙂
Aww thankyou! I’ve been working in better pictures – they were a bit basic before, but as I make an older recipe again I’m taking new pictures! I love Nigella – she and Tom Norrington-Davies have become my kitchen heroes!
I love the idea of this blog! I worked through a good bit of Nigella’s ‘Kitchen’ cookbook last year (it was great) and then have been working my way through (and blogging about) Marcella Hazan’s ‘Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking’. I have become quite addicted to trying new recipes – but not as adventurously as you! I tend to find a book that works and then stick with it (for a long time).
Aww thank you – it’s been great fun trying all the different recipes – even better finding ones I like!! I was going to try doing one book at a time but I couldn’t decide which one! Kitchen is a great book, as is Express – I’ll have to check it out, I love italian food!! 🙂 🙂
Nigella’s ‘Feast’ is also quite good – though not as many everyday recipes as one might like in a cookbook to work one’s way through!
I’ve not made anything from Feast yet, I found it hard to get in to 😦
It is hard to get into. Do try the Damp Apple and Almond Cake! I’ve cooked it several times for larger dinner gatherings. It’s dairy and gluten free (not necessary for me – but good when there is a big group coming with undetermined intolerances). It has had many a guest taking a photo of the recipe page to take home. I can also highly recommend the Herbed Bulgar Wheat and Nut Salad, and the Chocolate Espresso Cake.
Ooo yum – will do – always looking for things to bake for my lactose intolerant celiac friend (wish I was joking there – he’s getting sick if macaroons!)
‘Kitchen’ has a Venetian Carrot Cake that is gluten and dairy free.
It has – he’s a big fan 🙂
Also love cookbooks and really like your idea of blogging recipes from your collection! Looking forward to seeing more (recipes or cookbooks) 🙂
Epicly clumsy cookbook hoarder… requires adult supervision at all times. Hurtling passed 30.
Greetings from another cookbook “collector”, thanks for the follow.
Hi there! I love your blog – it all looks so tasty! I need to lock myself away and read it all 😀 Do you put many dishes from your book collection on your blog?
Hello back, thank you very much and please, take something to eat when you lock the door… About the recipes: some are from the cookbooks, others from blogs, or family recipes, some are totally self-made, accidents or just my quick lunch things. Mainly I am trying to have a record of what I cooked and how I did it so that I do not have to spend weeks again to search for a clipping that has disappeared somewhere. As you are a fellow accumulator (Good Granny cookbook, me too!) you might have similar experiences. Do you have a favourite? N.
I’m beginning to find that yes. When I started the New Recipe Night thing it was to use the books, stop relying on ready-made food from the supermarket, and teach myself how to cook. I’ve sometimes made meals that I think need changes, and I’ll definitely be putting those changes up on here so I can remember them! At the moment my favourite cookbook is Cupboard Love by Tom Norrington-Davies, everything us quick to make with only a few ingredients – ideal for after work! What’s your favourite? S
I think that is a very good thing. It is so much better to cook yourself, you know what is in it, where it comes from and I am not going all River Cottage here (which we loved at the beginning and I am still watching the old ones) but I think the main point is: why eat strange things and let’s learn something. I so agree, I have turned our flat upside down in search for a recipe and a scrap of paper where I scribbled down notes of my changes and I rekindled the blog plans to avoid these in the future. Have not found it so far… I do not know the book, will google it soon, though. My favourites at the moment are: The Homesick Texan which caters to our personal California & Mexican food homesickness and Liza has a really, really nice blog, too. I am browsing through some books again: Claudia Roden, Diana Henry, Valentine Warner (regular cooking day with my cousin and a vegetarian friend coming up). N.
Very fond of the hairy wee jumper. Great new photo to bring more personality and mischief to your blog.
Hehe thankyou! Its not my best picture hair-wise, but it sums up my present cooking style…
Lovely blog, having a great time looking through the recipes. So glad I stumbled across it through Fiesta Friday!
Cheers,
Jeannette
I wanted to stop by your blog and say hello! 🙂 I appreciate the follow on my blog. You have a great blog here full of delicious recipes, which I am now following and exploring! 🙂
I have a small collection of cookbooks. I would have more, but a small space allows only so much. I recently ordered two of the Gooseberry Cookbooks, which I am really enjoying. Just received them and can’t wait to try more of the recipes. I love books. There is something about having that actual cookbook to cook from, rather than just a recipe that was googled.
Ooo I’ve not seen the gooseberry books – I’ll have a look when I’m next in Foyles 😀 I keep buying books if I see them cheap, but there’s loads I’ve not used yet – this year its my mission though. I don’t get on too well with googled recipes – especially after the time I stuck my hands to the worktop with stollen dough and had to try and unlock the ipad with my nose to see if I was ever likely to be unstuck if I kept on kneading… Books all the way!
Great blog! Loving the variety of dishes 🙂 x
You have an amazing blog here. Every recipe has “Wow’ effect 🙂
Aww thank you! There’s been a few weeks when it’s been more “Wow! That’s Horrible!!” But it’s been brilliant fun trying all these new meals, glad to know you’re enjoying it 🙂 🙂
Awesome blog you have. The pictures accompanying the recipes are too good, actually droooolable 🙂 Nigella is my favorite …
Aww thankyou! I’ve been working in better pictures – they were a bit basic before, but as I make an older recipe again I’m taking new pictures! I love Nigella – she and Tom Norrington-Davies have become my kitchen heroes!
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Thanks for visiting my blog! i look forward to exploring your space 🙂
Welcome aboard! 🙂
I love the idea of this blog! I worked through a good bit of Nigella’s ‘Kitchen’ cookbook last year (it was great) and then have been working my way through (and blogging about) Marcella Hazan’s ‘Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking’. I have become quite addicted to trying new recipes – but not as adventurously as you! I tend to find a book that works and then stick with it (for a long time).
Aww thank you – it’s been great fun trying all the different recipes – even better finding ones I like!! I was going to try doing one book at a time but I couldn’t decide which one! Kitchen is a great book, as is Express – I’ll have to check it out, I love italian food!! 🙂 🙂
Nigella’s ‘Feast’ is also quite good – though not as many everyday recipes as one might like in a cookbook to work one’s way through!
I’ve not made anything from Feast yet, I found it hard to get in to 😦
It is hard to get into. Do try the Damp Apple and Almond Cake! I’ve cooked it several times for larger dinner gatherings. It’s dairy and gluten free (not necessary for me – but good when there is a big group coming with undetermined intolerances). It has had many a guest taking a photo of the recipe page to take home. I can also highly recommend the Herbed Bulgar Wheat and Nut Salad, and the Chocolate Espresso Cake.
Ooo yum – will do – always looking for things to bake for my lactose intolerant celiac friend (wish I was joking there – he’s getting sick if macaroons!)
‘Kitchen’ has a Venetian Carrot Cake that is gluten and dairy free.
It has – he’s a big fan 🙂
Also love cookbooks and really like your idea of blogging recipes from your collection! Looking forward to seeing more (recipes or cookbooks) 🙂