Thursday, February 17, 2011

cookbook obsession





It all started with this Jamie Oliver book and has now grown into an obsession! Now I can't even walk past a book shop without dropping in and heading straight to the food and drink section for a look around.  At least this means I am easy to buy for at Christmas.

The recipe shown from the Jamie Oliver book is for a marinated leg of lamb cooked over open coals.  I must try this on the beach at Straddie.

Because my collection is ever expanding I would welcome some new ideas.  What is your favourite cookbook?

Happy eating!

Sam

13 comments:

  1. aww I love your photos... I wish that I had so many great cook books to choose from! And the money to buy such delicious food too! haha
    Were you just a natural at cooking or did you take some classes or anything? Maybe thats a dumb question... :) Anyway, food has always been something that I have loved to cook with and eat of course, and to serve to others. I love everything about it! I wanted to take some cooking classes but I dont want to pay the price, would you recommend it?

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  2. I love the way you have your cookbooks arranged...I'm trying to read all the titles. I think my favorites are those of Ina Garten and Giada De Laurentiis. My favorite gifts to buy are for those that love to cook and eat!

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  3. I have always loved cooking from an early age and have learnt almost all of my skills from my mother (who is amazing in the kitchen). A good way to start is to simply try new recipes out of magazines and books and adapt them to make them unique. It isn't too hard, I find that you just need to continue trying new things and not be scared of the making a mistake. As for cooking schools, I have done one and it was great but I think you can learn just as much by mucking around in your own kitchen at home...

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  4. Hi Nick ,
    a favourite of mine is[ A Greek Cook] by Rena Salman.A lovely simple but delicious and healthy cooking style. I am sure your Mum would have it or have done similar dishes. Beverley

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  5. Sorry Sam was confusing you then with Nick Spiro ,it is called a seniors moment with emphasis on senior it happens very often when you reach 73 years young Beverley

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  6. Sammy I love cookbooks too. I think if I was stuck on an island - for example straddle - all I would need is Jamie Oliver - Cook and a few gourmet travellers and I could amuse myself for weeks! We need to catch up soon cousie bro... I love your blog!!!!

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  7. Annie, I often reap the rewards of receiving gifts from people like you! I am excited that you, on the other hand, enjoy the giving so much!

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  8. Phoebs, the latest GT is one for the ages! Watch this space next week for a related post! LOL Sambo.

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  9. Hi Sam - love love love the blog. I spy you have a copy of 'At My French Table' in your cookbook library. Have you tried page 236? Divine!

    http://vonrosenlund.blogspot.com/2010/06/saying-it-with-food-chicken-and-leek.html

    One of my favourite cookbooks is by an organic farm in Devon called Riverford. Try and track down a copy, you won't be disappointed.

    vR

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  10. VR, I have not yet attempted the chicken and leek pie but it is definitely on the list for when winter hits! I really enjoyed your post about this fabulous book. I am also thrilled to hear that Sam's table has brought you some joy...

    Sam.

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  11. One of my favorite books happens to be "Hungry Men" - all the recipes seem to be right up your alley - be my pleasure to send a copy to you from the states. My men love to try any dish from that book!
    best-
    pve

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  12. I am desperadi (or howver you say that in Indian) for that India book. My friend Kate has it...I might sneak off with it next time I visit... is it great???
    T xx

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  13. The book is fabulous! It is like the Stephanie Alexander's cook's companion for Indian food. I strongly recommend you sneak of with it next time you visit.

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