Ok, I ordered myself "The Way to Cook" by Julia Child with some Christmas money I was given. It came in the mail today, and I'm doing the happy dance! It looks so great, I wish I had hours to sit and read it. Right now, I'm going a million directions, and have no time to even blog about it. I'm soooo looking forward to when I do have time!! I'm even thinking of pulling a Julia/Julie move and work my way through the book. I won't be bloggig about it or doing it on a deadline, but it should be fun. It will make me challenge myself to try things I probably would never try. For example, for a girl living in Florida, I never eat seafood-never. My kids and husband like it, so I make it for them every now and then. Maybe I should break out of my shell (no pun intended) and try new seafood recipes. I'm so excited to get started! For those of you who remember my whining about recipe books, I do have to say that I watch Julia Child on dvd's and tv, and so I feel like I know how she explains things. She also is known for simplifying hard recipes, so I think I'm in good hands. I haven't forgotten my favorite blogging food chef "Food Wishes". I still think he's great, and he loves Julia Child, by the way, which is another reason I love him.
For those of you interested, alibris.com is a great place to get used books for a good deal. I also have Julia's "French Chef" cookbook on the way because I found it in hardback in good condition for 16.99. Shipping is reasonable too.
Happy cooking through the holidays! I can't wait to try some of Julia's recipes this year, and hopefully start a few new traditions. I hope you will too!
Merry Christmas! ~xo
