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#1 ·
I'm pretty sure this question has been asked a million time here, but answer if you would like.

I would just like to know some of your favorite cookbooks that you have in your library.  As for me, my go to book is the flavor bible as a wonderful reference guide and have bought it four times(lost it, two stolen from me).  Also a book called the improvisational chef, this book made me think outside of the box.
 
#2 · (Edited)
My Gma Van's black binder (it was falling apart and the binder was a good choice) stuffed full of recipes (and a peek into life from a by gone era) for real food (potato salad dressed with homemade mayo, for instance).

Lots of little notes in the margins as well as tips on how to feed a family during (WW2) rationing.

If I only had time to save one thing from a house fire, this would be my choice.

The Pastry Queen ( Rebecca Rather ) is another favorite.

Filled with both sweet and savory recipes that are a huge hit with the "ladies who do lunch" group.

James Beard's " American Cookery" is my go to when I am cooking on the fly.

Comes in handy when I have a pantry full of ingredients and want to make my family something besides meatloaf or pot roast.
 
#4 ·
Charlie Palmer - Great American Food, Grant Achatz- Alinia, Mario Batali-Babbo, Morimoto, Ruhlman-Charcuterie and of course the Larousse Gastronomique.

Dave
 
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