12 Comments

What a fun newsletter! I’m so glad you got to try making new things and had some success at that :)

Expand full comment
author

Thank you! I am an unstoppable cooking force lol! Thanks to you!

Expand full comment
Dec 19, 2021Liked by Books on GIF

This review is actually an inspiring tale of personal re-invention. I’ve been gradually reading Samin Nosrat’s “Salt Fat Acid Heat” cookbook like a novel I dip in and out of. It’s well written and educational and I recommend it.

Expand full comment
author

Thanks! I watched an episode of her show on Netflix and have been meaning to return to it. I take your point that a cookbook is like a novel you keep returning to. In that sense, are you ever really 'finished' with such a book?

Expand full comment
Dec 19, 2021Liked by Books on GIF

I have wanted to try Indian cooking, but am intimidated by it. Marcella Cucina helped me overcome the intimidation with Italian cooking. Your review made me want to try this book. Thanks.

Expand full comment
author

Thanks, Deb! Trust me, if I can make something tasty following these recipes than anyone can. The book offers a range of things from simple to complex. I started with simpler things to build my confidence and now I feel ready to tackle bigger dishes. I hope you give it a try. And if you do, please let me know how it goes!

Expand full comment
Dec 20, 2021Liked by Books on GIF

Loved this review. I am not interested in cooking (so lucky my husband does all that), but I love to bake and the past 18 months has given me time to up my skills. I find reading a recipe calming, especially after a bad shift at work. I have learned new techniques and I feel

so much more confident. P.S. My husband and I always try new recipes on guests. For the past 20 years, if you are eating with us, we have never made it before. Happy Holidays!

Expand full comment
author

Thanks, Kate! I love this, and the idea of always trying something new with friends. Perfect spirit for this time of year. Happy holidays to you and yours, too!

Expand full comment

Damn, what a tasty issue! 🤩

Expand full comment
author

Thanks, Stygi!!

Expand full comment
Jan 26, 2022Liked by Books on GIF

Maybe this is a silly question but did you make chicken tikka masala or is that a generic dish?

Expand full comment
author

I did not! But the chicken dish I did make was fantastic!

Expand full comment