Let's talk about impulse purchases again. The good thing about food is its short shelf life, meaning there's less chance to accumulate clutter. Cookbooks, on the other hand, have a very long shelf life. In fact, they spend most of their life on the shelf. As my cookbook collection continues to grow I must be very careful about what I allow to live on my shelves. A friend of mine recently introduced me to The New Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen. She received it from her grandma as a wedding gift and has been enjoying it ever since. I was immediately drawn in by the unique recipes and new ideas. However, I was determined that no matter how much I wanted to finish reading it, I wouldn't go home and impulse buy a copy. (Why yes, I do read cookbooks like books, thanks for asking.)
In order to delay my purchase I decided to first check out a copy from the library and see if it was truly shelf-worthy. After paging through and noting numerous recipes I couldn't wait to try, I was on the verge of a decision. Is this cookbook really unique and inspiring enough to deserve a spot on my shelf? While teetering on the edge of this decision, I found a used copy at a second hand store. You may remember I'm a sucker for a good deal.
