Jan 11 2009
Beautiful Thing: Barefoot Contessa Cookbooks
I guess you could say I’m a cookbook collector. That’s right, I love cookbooks—especially cookbooks with pictures. I joined several cookbook clubs in the early 1990’s and have quite a collection. But I basically stopped buying cookbooks in the last 10 years, mainly because of the easy access to recipes via the Internet.
My one exception is Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa series of cookbooks. I love Ina. I watch her show faithfully on The Food Network. Her cookbooks are beautiful, with a personal feel to them. And they have great photographs.
I also love the simple food that she makes and it translates well into her cookbooks. Some of my favorite recipes include Ina’s Sundried Tomato Dip, Sagaponack Corn Pudding and Chicken with 40 cloves. If you’re looking for a gorgeous cookbook, check out one of the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks!
