Here's a cookbook that's so much more than a collection of recipes but also fun to read thanks to all the friendly folks who write about their common interest - good food. FOODISTA BEST OF FOOD BLOGS COOKBOOK holds 100 great recipes complete with photographs of completed dishes and contributors.
No more bending over a keyboard searching the web for topnotch recipes and preparation advice. Then just when you think you might have found what you're looking for how do you know it's reliable? Thanks to a cookbook contest sponsored by foodista.com winners were announced this year at the International Food Bloggers Conference. Next, thanks to Andrews McMeel their guaranteed delicious recipes are now available in an eye-popping book also holding the winners' photos, towns of origin, and blog sites.
Now, I did say fun: who can resist a blog titled "Kiss My Spatula"? It's penned by a gal in Marin, California who "loves being in the kitchen, behind the camera, and in front of life." She offers "Fennel and Orange Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Cranberries," Colorful and versatile this salad is the best as a first course or a light meal on its own.
You won't want to overlook "The Kitchen Of Oz," a blog by Ozhan Ozturk who lives in Istanbul and shares his recipe for "Spicy Pumpkin Soup," "Its enriched flavor with a touch of roasted mustard and coriander seeds along with grated nutmeg will make your day on a snowy winter afternoon."
Hillary Thrasher from Washington, D.C. offers a favorite comfort food from her blog "Belly Up To The Blog," - an oatmeal cookie with bacon! Those would be mighty tasty with "Maple Cinnamon Ice Cream" from a blogger in Costa Rica.
That's just a wee sampling of the goodies in store for you in FOODISTA - it's surprising, fun, and chock full of terrific eats.
Enjoy!
- Gail Cooke