People who know me, know that I really like to cook. I also like to collect cookbooks. It's almost embarrassing to admit that I have over 200 books in my collection. I keep telling myself that's enough, stop buying. But then, I hear about the latest by the Ina Garten or Martha Stewart or The Pioneer Woman and I'm off to the store for a new book. I also buy a book when I travel. After my first trip to France, I learned my lesson - make sure the book is written in English.
I'm also a bit of a nerd when it comes to my cookbooks. I have made an Excel spreadsheet with an inventory of my books, when and how I got them and some of the recipes I tried and any comments.
I was checking my inventory this morning looking for a recipe for scallops that I had recently and really enjoyed. Fortunately, I found it quickly, along with two other recipes that I hadn't remembered trying. They too were very good, now I have a decision to make - which recipe for scallops should I make today.
I then checked through this inventory and found so many recipes that I had tried and enjoyed and didn't remember. I had gotten into a rut with the same old meals day after day. No wonder cookies and chips are looking so good to me.
Now that I've been reminded of the treasure trove of recipes, look out world, the cook is back!
