Cookbook crushes.

Well, we’re back from a great long weekend of eating and carousing with family new and old. And now it’s out with the giving of the thanks and in with the receiving of the gifts!

I don’t know if it’s coincidence or merely convenience, but I’ve been crushing on a bunch of different cookbooks lately. (Hmm… just in time for the holidays.) Methinks any (or all?) of these would look perfect on my new cookbook bookshelf.

First up, Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. After Julie & Julia spurred me to read My Life in France, I feel as if I’ve practically read this already. Plus, not only does this classic cookbook from the woman who introduced French cooking to mainstream America and invented the television chef include all types of basic French recipes, it also teaches all the basic kitchen skills that any good cook should know!

Next, this enormous book of recipes from the late Gourmet magazine (may it rest in peace) has been taunting me from the shelves every time I step into a bookstore these days. It just looks so complete and the shuttering of the magazine makes this collection of recipes seem all the more special.

This next one needs no introduction, except to say, I just got married to a bottomless stomach with a man attached to it. ‘Nuff said.

Finally, this baking book I saw covered on Design*Sponge. I love the story behind it and the cakes look delicious! I’d love to work my way through this book one cake at a time!

Any cookbooks you’d recommend I add to my wish list?