And love, true love

Is it possible to be in love with a cookbook? Because I am! I love the King Arthur Cookbook mom got me for Christmas. It takes a Joy of Cooking approach by devoting parts of the book equipment and ingredients, but also on the specific food type (i.e. there is about 5 pages about different suggestions for ways to incorporate making bread into your schedule.) There are some many recipes in it as well. Last night, I looked through it and tabbed recipes I want to try, and there were about 75 recipes (at least). It is probably the most complete baking cookbook I have ever seen. The only glaring omission was a recipe for angel food cake. But having recipes for Navajo Fry Bread, Glazed Yeast Doughnuts, Boston Creme Pie, and Danish seems to make up for it. What I really like about it, is that the overall tone is very down to earth. When talking about English Muffins, the introduction says: "You can get pretty good English Muffins at the store, but if you want a challenge, you can make them from scratch. " Ah, L'Amour. (And now I'm totally ready to help mom run her bed and breakfast!)

HANK: I'm only going to read this once. "Hi, my name is Ladybird. I like long walks, my arthritis medication, and two cups of kibble a day. I'll try to outsmart you and get three cups, but I know you're too clever for that, Ms. Platter."
LUANNE: I don't know, Uncle Hank. She did write this letter and everything.
HANK: Trip's off.