On 06/05/2021 20:17, Joie McDonalds wrote:
> Gary wrote:
>
>> (our own Real Bruce) Joie McDonalds wrote:
>>> That sounds good, but not being American, why would I go for an
>>> American cookbook? English isn't even my native language. Joan,
>>> being from a narrow little world, probably thinks everybody's
>>> English 
>>
>> I'll say this, Bruce... You speak English very well. Not odd english
>> that many have when it's a "2nd language. You do write just like an
>> American born fellow.
>
> Thanks. Living in Australia has helped.
>
>> Speaking of cookbooks, the Joy of Cooking is a good one but it's a
>> "wall of text" cookbook. Same with the "New York Times" cookbook.
>> Lots of good recipes but no pictures. Good for reference but a bit
>> boring to read at night. Sue me...I like to see pics of finished
>> dishes.
>>
>> I've always preferred cookbooks that include pictures of at least
>> some of the meals. Spot a nice pic then look at the recipe.
>>
>> My all time favorite cookbook was the old Betty one. Lots of
>> pictures, cooking tips and many good recipes. My copy is definitely
>> falling apart from overuse but it's still my "go to" cookbook. After
>> that will be Googling for various ingredient lists.
>
> I don't think cookbooks are as important anymore. There's so much
> information on the Internet now. You just have to figure out which
> sources are reliable or else tweak a recipe/method you're following.
>
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True! I have a big bookcase of cook books but I rarely read them. I
usually look on my computer!!