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   Anniepooh (7/28/10)

   1. Any of the BH&G - it was my first and I love the simplicity of them - I have 5 different years
   2. Pedaling Through Provence by Sarah Leah Chase - first Provencal cookbook I owned and I love it!
   3. Sunset Appetizers (old from the late 80's) another first - from my MIL with an inscription for my then 3-year plan to open my own place - which I did, but not for long.
   4. The Art of Irish Cooking by Monica Sheridan. Just good REAL food, lots of anecdotes and humor.
   5. The Escoffier Cookbook by Auguste Escoffier - very in-depth, French based - classic.

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      Theresa111 (7/28/10)

      Really excellent choices dear Annie. One day, as soon as I win the PCH Sweepstakes, we'll all take a grand tour of France and Italy. My Treat!
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   sugarpies (7/28/10)

   1. Southern Living: Classic Southern Desserts - just incredible desserts, both traditional and newer with very thorough recipes.
   2. The Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics - wonderful recipes of all sorts and some of the best tips on easy and elegant entertaining you'll find.
   3. Mary Mac's Tea Room Cookbook - this is a new one for me but is becoming a favorite. Great southern recipes and super stories about this classic restaurant in Atlanta.
   4. Recipes from the Raleigh Tavern Bakery - One of the first cookbooks I ever owned which I originally bought for my mother on our first trip to Colonial Williamsburg in 1984. I'd also say this is tied with the classical Cooking at Colonial Williamsburg which features both traditional colonial fare as well as 4 star dishes from some of the top hotel restaurants in the area.
   5. The Art of French Cooking - Classic book by Julia Child and my first foray into continental cuisine. Her recipe for Le Marquis is still one of my favorite chocolate recipes ever.
   
   Oh, and if we had a sixth it would be my collection that I finally published which includes many of my mother's classic recipes.

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      Theresa111 (7/28/10)

      What great books these are. You have your own book? Please upload a photograph here and a link so we can check out your cookbook work of art. Congrats! Really proud of your efforts.
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      sugarpies (7/29/10)

      
      
      Sweet Decadence: 101 Favorite Recipes
      
      www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452871205?ie=UTF8&tag=southtosouth-20&linkCode=a...
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      Theresa111 (7/29/10)

      I want one but only if you inscribe it to me, please. Shout box and we can figure out the details. I am excited!
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      Anniepooh (7/29/10)

      Buck, you ROCK! How exciting is that?
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      Theresa111 (7/30/10)

      I bought one and Buck's going to inscribe it and send it to my by my HBDay August 13th. Yay!
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   Theresa111 (8/05/10)

   BH&G or Pillsbury or Betty Crocker type cookbooks because they are dependable and perfect for the beginner cook. Lots of memories there.
   
   Empty Bottle Moments by Chef Clive Berkman (I actually read the story and it made me feel as if I walked his journey with him). He has beautiful and delicious recipes, too.
   
   Any Martha Stewart Cookbook. She always has her finger on the pulse of what's so chic and perfect for the occasion. I love her style.
   
   CIA Book on Baking & Pastry. It is fabulous and a complete work of pastry art. Retired Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier's Cookbooks. His work is instructional and state-of-the-art Cooking & Baking.
   
   For Bread: Crust by Chef Richard Bertinet.

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   Theresa111 (10/07/10)

   The other day, my husband noticed I had watered the plant too much and the water was pouring down onto my $40.00 cookbook. Now the pages and photos are yellowed and wiggly. As much as I love this cookbook, I will have to live with my overwatering mistake. Oh boy!

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