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Becky's avatar

Very interesting and totally agree that a recipe with a story attached to it is so much more powerful than a list of ingredients and steps.

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Isaday's avatar

What an thoughtful article, thank you Gemma. Cookbooks as a balm for the soul during hard times, so true, even when we don’t cook from them.

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Monique's avatar

An inspiring and unique read, so much knowledge and personality, thank you for sharing and am looking out for more!

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Jo Nicolson's avatar

Interesting read as a fellow cookbook lover. I look forward to reading more from Gemma

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Irene O's avatar

Interesting read! Great recommendations on old time classic cookbooks.

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Anita's avatar

Finally! Someone else who knows what Kouign-Amann is! Joanne Chang is my IDOL!

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Mandy Kennedy's avatar

I purged the vast majority of my collection years ago when I entered a peripatetic phase. I’m thinking when I settle in the next several years I may begin collecting again. This piece reinforces my recent thinking.

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