The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook. I absolutely adore it; it has all kinds of recipes. The name is misleading--it's not solely based in the Southern idiom. Every time I want to learn how to make something new, such as a new type of bread or particular cut of meat, this is where I usually start. It also has great instructional sections for learning new techniques.
I also love collecting local cookbooks--church groups and whatever that compile recipes for fundraisers. Some of the recipes are great--others are just freakin' hilarious. Thanks to my ex-boyfriend's grandmother, I literally have a recipe for bbq raccoon. True story.
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"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy."
-Desiderata
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