
I collect cookbooks in much the same way I collect ridiculous winter hats: I acquire far too many to put into use, but people find the sheer numbers way impressive/distubing.
Some of the books I keep turning back to:
Want the breadth without the bulk?

[$30, Fred Flare]
This cookbook box set includes a collection of mini-cookbooks, ensuring that you will never want for another cookbook. Um...unless you're me.
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