How I met and then got together with my husband is an amazing story, especially from the point when I knew that he was the one. That though is not the story that I'm going to share. :P Finding the one and knowing that it is the one is always hard. We do it all the time without realizing it. Carpool partners, lunch buddies, study partners, chat room friends, the right major in school, the best tablet etc.
Looking for the best cookbook when you are starting out is just as or more hard than any of the aforementioned. I found mine without even looking. It was my mother's Betty Crocker Cookbook from when she got married in 1965. It is still my go to book. With the plethora of cookbooks, the beginner may find themselves wondering which one is the right one.
Here are some tips that will help you find the perfect match:
1 - Pictures: A good cookbook explains things using pictures that help you know if you are on track. Also if it looks good enough to eat and after it is, even better.
2 - Simple to understand: While there is a whole new world full of cooking vocabulary, a good cookbook will use simple everyday words and explain any new words as it goes along.
3 - Thematic: If you need vegetarian recipes, low-calorie, gluten-free, make sure that you focus on that and not on the author (unless they are an expert in the theme), the reviews of critics or the famous people talking about it. The choosing of a cookbook needs to be all about you.
4 - Ingredients: You should have or be able to easily get the ingredients asked for in the recipes, this includes cost. :)
5 - Layout: Is the book easy to follow and does it get you excited to get in the kitchen and put on your apron?
6 - Extras: Do you know anything about ounces, cups, teaspoons, cuts of meats, cooking times, substitutes? No? Then make your cookbook does.
Just as in finding love, finding the right cookbook will help you to fal in love with your own food. :)
Happy Cooking!
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