I've been collecting cookbooks for nearly twenty years. I read them like some people read novels. 
In fact, my Mother's Day gift a few years ago was this bookcase for my cookbooks. It fits neatly into the corner of my kitchen and has room for all my favorite books. However, until this summer, I had never tried cooking any recipe by Julia Child.
I credit the book (and subsequent movie) Julie and Julia for inspiring many home cooks to rediscover Child's cookbooks, and the Youtube videos featuring clips of her cooking show are very popular. But the whole idea of French cooking was somehow very intimidating to me, even though I am not afraid to use butter. We go through at least a pound of butter a week around here--more if I'm baking!
I couldn't resist, though, the recipe for Pork in Lemon Juice and Herb Marinade that a friend of mine posted on her cooking blog. The recipe couldn't be simpler, and the results are absolutely delicious. I'll be making it again tonight!
While I don't think my family and I are ready to delve into Mastering the Art of French Cooking, I was happy to find a smaller volume called Julia's Kitchen Wisdom, which focuses on basic recipes and techniques. Who doesn't need a book like that in the kitchen?
COUPON TIME
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