eat make read

I share a love of vintage cookbooks with my friend Stacy and lucky for me she gave me a gold star of a cookbook, The Fireside Cook Book by James Beard. After reading The United States of Arugula, I have a better understanding of James Beard beyond the award that bears his name. He was an integral figure in American food history who advocated for “American” food and using the best, freshest ingredients you can find. The book is filled with great recipes as well as nutritional information but the best thing by far about this book are the awesome illustrations. They’re full of character and bold colors that make you keep turning the pages to see what the next will bring. If you ever come across it, snap it up because it’s a must-have. Thanks Stacy!