Here we are for Day 31! We made it to the end. Today we’re finishing up the series with a low carb cookbook called America’s Best Low Carb Recipes by Anne C. Cain. It is so chock-full of recipes. I love that it teaches the difference between good and bad carbs. It has 3 different carb-rating phases along with meals plans. I’ve been doing low carb for about a year and half, but I love these carb rating pages, to help me to get ideas for ways to cut carbs when I’m feeling like I just can’t lose weight for…

Here we are for Day 30 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Gina Homolka from Skinny Taste recently published a beautiful book. I have loved her recipes from her blog. When I had the opportunity to review her book, The Skinnytaste Cookbook, I was delighted. This is not a diet/weight loss book. Gina is encouraging throughout the book and provides healthy food facts and eating tips, that are so easy to implement. I plan to try some of these tips and as well…

Here we are for Day 29 of the series. Today’s book is going to be for any of you Fox and Friends fans out there. Steve Doocy, who’s one of the hosts on that show along with his wife have written several books/cookbooks. The Simply Happy Cookbook: 100-Plus Recipes to Take the Stress Out of Cooking Back cover Table of Contents Not only is this a cookbook, but a great collection of Doocy family stories. These Jalapeno Popper Puff sound amazing! I’ve made something similar to this, but this sounds really good. Yay for a low carb recipe! Full page…

Here we are for Day 28 of the series. I hope you’re not sick of these posts! A few years ago I got this cookbook for Christmas from a friend. If you are looking for great southern recipes, The VeryVera Cookbook: Recipes from My Table by Vera Stewart is a great recommendation. Back cover Table of Contents Love this photo of old handwritten recipes cards (inside cover) You can’t think of Southern cooking with out good ole Buttermilk Biscuits, right? I love a good Breakfast Casserole. This is one very similar to what Rob’s gramma used to make. Yummy! Like…

Here we are for Day 27 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. I am a choc-a-holic, so when I was given the book called Chocolate for Every Season by a secret pal at work one year, I knew they knew me well. This Fudgy Mocha-Almond Pie is on my must try list! This book is a must read cookbook because it has such a great variety of recipes that include chocolate. It has a section for gifts to make, which is great for…

Here we are for Day 26 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that are scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. However, while preparing these posts, I noticed that a few of my original posts have disappeared. I have no idea what books I’m missing, so I just found another interesting cookbook for this post. Calling all Gilmore Girl fans out there!! Today’s choice is for you. Eat Like a Gilmore: The Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Gilmore Girl by Kristi Carlson I realized after purchasing this book that one of…

Here we are for Day 25 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. However, while preparing these posts, I noticed that a few of my original posts have disappeared. I have no idea what books I’m missing, so I just found another interesting cookbook for this post. The 5-Ingredient College Cookbook: Easy, Healthy Recipes for the Next Four Years & Beyond by Pamela Ellgen which I like because her recipes are simple and don’t require a bunch of ingredients. Table of Contents I know…

Here we are for Day 24 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. It’s the time of year for state and local fairs. I decided to pull out a really cool cookbook that I picked up a few years ago called Blue Ribbon USA: Prizewinning Recipes from State and County Fairs. I love the signs from the old state fairs. The recipes I want to try include Missouri’s Catfish Wraps, South Dakota’s Pumpkin Streusel Sweet Rolls and Rhode Island’s Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal Bread…among others. If…

Here we are for Day 23 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. I am probably in the minority in that when I get a cookbook, I read it like a novel; cover to cover. The Kitchn Cookbook: Recipes, Kitchens & Tips to Inspire Your Cooking is 304 pages of absolute cookbook “gold”! Many previous reviews of this book said this book was great for those new to cooking or who are just starting out in the kitchen. I tend to disagree with that,…

I’m taking part in the 31 days challenge this year. As a collector of great cookbooks, I decided to share 31 must read cookbooks. Some of these books will be books that are part of my collection that I have found useful through the years, while others are books I come across in the library. Have yall heard of Hungry Girl? She started off as a blogger and then ended up with a cooking show and now writes books. I was so excited when she started publishing. I have 2 of her books. I think Hungry Girl 1-2-3: The Easiest,…

Here we are for Day 21 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. I love all the books by Gooseberry Patch. One of favorites is called the Gooseberry Patch Family Favorites Recipes. I love this book because the recipes are easy and can all be cooked on a weeknight. I’ve cooked several recipes from this book and have really enjoyed them. They are a crowd pleaser, as well. I’m wanting to try the Tomato Pie as well as the Chicken Fajita Chowder. This book…

Here we are for Day 5 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old URL, while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Today I’m sharing a cookbook that one of our family friends, Vicky, was using when we were visiting one time called Deep South Staples: or How to Survive in a Southern Kitchen Without a Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup. Vicky has a beautiful kitchen that has a wall of built-ins filled with multitudes of cookbooks of all kinds. I could sit in her kitchen for days just reading them all and eating Vicky’s amazing cooking.…

Here we are for Day 20 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Baking Illustrated is one of the best baking resources around. It’s my go to baking ‘bible’ that I think anyone who wants to improve their baking and expand their baking repertoire should own. I know my baking has improved leaps and bounds since receiving this book as a gift a few years ago. This book is called Baking Illustrated, because all of the images are illustrated with a few key pics…

Here we are for Day 19 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Today I’m sharing one of my favorite cookbooks from year gone by. I picked this up years ago at a thrift store or somewhere. I think I paid a buck for this book called Jell-O Collection: 3 Cookbooks in 1. I assure you it’s worth way more than a $1 in my kitchen. These Peanut Butter parfaits are a favorite. Such an easy recipe as long as you plan ahead. With…

Here we are for Day 18 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that I’ve scheduled ahead of time, while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. I guess this we United Cakes of America: Recipes Celebrating Every State by Warren Brown. This book is a must read cookbook because this book is just beautiful and I guess it’s just the teacher in me that loves state themed books. You will learn a little (or maybe a lot). I mean really, who’s heard of a Bizcochito Cake or a Kuchen? Click here to see more from this…

Here we are for Day 17 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that I’ve scheduled ahead of time, while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Today I bringing you another lovely book I got for my birthday and one of which is perfect for me. It’s called The Homesick Texan’s Family Table: Lone Star Cooking from My Kitchen to Yours. I am totally with the author, Lisa, in that I am sometimes a homesick Texan as well. Lisa has a blog called The Homesick Texan, which I’ve followed even before her first book called The…

Here we are for Day 16 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that I’ve scheduled ahead of time, while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Joy of Cooking is one of the all time best selling cookbooks. This a very thick book that is not only full of recipes, it is a great reference book that every kitchen needs. These pages show how each page is packed with recipes. Here you see the different pages show what a great reference this book is. This book is a must read cookbook because anything and everything you…

Here we are for Day 15 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that I scheduled ahead of time, while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. As a collector of great cookbooks, I decided to share 31 must read cookbooks. Some of these books will be books that are part of my collection that I have found useful through the years, while others are books I come across in the library. Today I’m featuring the ever popular Paula Deen and one of her first cookbooks The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook is a simple book,…

Here we are for Day 14 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that I scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Italian kitchen (World cook’s collection) is the book I’m recommending today. This book covers many aspects of Italian ingredients as well as the Italian Cuisine. There are over 100 Italian recipes from many different parts of Italy. However, it does NOT include the homemade pasta that has been passed down in Rob’s family called Covatels or Cavatelli. *bummer* Here’s an example of the step by step instructions with pictures to…

Here we are for Day 13 of the series of that I’m moving over from my old blog that scheduled ahead of time while I’m recovering from shoulder surgery. Today I’m sharing another great cookbook that’s super easy and fun. You and your kids will enjoy this cook book by Betty Crocker called Cheerios Cookbook: Tasty Treats and Clever Crafts for Kids. Easy table of contents: Here’s 2 recipes that I would like to try. Apple Cinnamon Pancakes O My! Giant Oat Cookies Look at these cute treat for Halloween that is just around the corner. This book is a…