It is National Read a Book Day and I am excited because I love books! I read all kinds of books from cookbooks to horror. I refuse to participate in the “digital” book age, preferring to buy all my books in print; and I am not alone 65% of Americans read print books 28% of Americans prefer digital books I love foodie books and I have included my favorite foodie books. Benefits of reading a book Scientific research has proven reading is good for the mind. Books sharpen your senses. If you read the word garlic, it triggers your sense of smell. Metaphors like, a slimy okra, triggers a…
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Cooking From A Recipe
When deciding what to prepare for dinner, I usually assess what ingredients I have in the kitchen and find a corresponding recipe. I hate anything to go to waste. Although I try to pre-schedule meals and make my shopping list accordingly, at the beginning of the week, somehow a wrench is always thrown in my wheel. Professional chefs suggest conjuring up my own recipes, I tend to stick to reliable sources; my mom’s recipe books or America’s Test Kitchen. After preparing a GOOD recipe a time or two, I might throw my own spin on things. Here are few suggestions when you are cooking from a recipe. Build your…