tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post4205180212677872793..comments2023-09-13T00:42:00.979-07:00Comments on Col Reads: The Rent Before Buying Cookbook PledgeCol (Col Reads)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-52257409566439460082013-07-24T20:03:37.111-07:002013-07-24T20:03:37.111-07:00I nearly always borrow cookbooks from the library ...I nearly always borrow cookbooks from the library before I buy them and it has saved me a lot of money over the years. If you are a fan of southern cooking I recommend checking out Screen Doors and Sweet Tea. You might consider donating some of those cookbooks you bought and regretted to the library that you are auditioning from.Mary R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12468537883595941188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-54490845856115682562013-07-23T14:19:17.531-07:002013-07-23T14:19:17.531-07:00I will look for the Petermans title! Thanks for th...I will look for the Petermans title! Thanks for the suggestion.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-85830389272033435342013-07-22T21:42:04.589-07:002013-07-22T21:42:04.589-07:00I agree with you-oftentimes I get them from the li...I agree with you-oftentimes I get them from the library. I do not have one cookbook that is my most often used one. I like Petermans Glorious French Food. His recipes are simple and basic-I will often refer to it for apple tart/French onion or a basic crust recipe. I am staring at my books and can't find one book that is truly used over and over again. The Eat=Clean Diet has some good healthy recipes. Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01558695355351437784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-90077258600494385722013-07-22T15:28:08.869-07:002013-07-22T15:28:08.869-07:00I also use All Recipes and Food Network -- in addi...I also use All Recipes and Food Network -- in addition to the many fabulous blogs I read. I could probably live without another cookbook -- except the thought makes me so sad! I'm hoping that renting will help by making sure the ones I actually do buy are well used!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-1548983949170302802013-07-22T08:55:36.711-07:002013-07-22T08:55:36.711-07:00We only get cookbooks as gifts but if we want one,...We only get cookbooks as gifts but if we want one, we use our library. We've had the same problem as you -- most, once we get past the shiny pictures -- we never use! I've actually found online sites like epicurious and America's Test Kitchen, or even Food Network's recipe database, to be where we get most of our recipes from, rather than print cookbooks.Audrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511122937603890352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-31177632971801082772013-07-22T05:29:10.482-07:002013-07-22T05:29:10.482-07:00Everyone seems to have the same problem :) I will ...Everyone seems to have the same problem :) I will let you know if this helps!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-84865949947150535222013-07-22T04:42:36.814-07:002013-07-22T04:42:36.814-07:00You bring up another good point -- recycling would...You bring up another good point -- recycling would also be a good idea. We have a huge book sale for AAUP that I should be donating less useful cookbooks to -- it would probably also be a good source of used or out of print books!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-9639235511076482972013-07-22T04:35:42.579-07:002013-07-22T04:35:42.579-07:00I've never seen Cooking with Flowers, but I...I've never seen Cooking with Flowers, but I'm going to look for it. Sounds beautiful. You know, it never occurred to me either before this summer. But it looks like a lot of the people on this thread were way ahead of me!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-89127978923653217002013-07-22T04:34:12.677-07:002013-07-22T04:34:12.677-07:00Actually, as long as you're not taking more th...Actually, as long as you're not taking more than 10% of the book -- and one or two recipes probably doesn't amount to that -- I'm pretty sure it's a fair use of the material. Photocopying or writing down one recipe might not be a bad idea :)<br />Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-6182302378277803192013-07-22T04:31:15.908-07:002013-07-22T04:31:15.908-07:00I'm hope the strategy works for me too!I'm hope the strategy works for me too!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-22287870879323646902013-07-21T16:40:43.245-07:002013-07-21T16:40:43.245-07:00I've never thought about borrowing cookbooks f...I've never thought about borrowing cookbooks from the library, but that does make such good sense. I have a few cookbooks that I use many recipes from, but I admit to having some that I have barely cracked the spine. I am good about donating my unused ones to my local library sale, hoping someone else will put them to good use.(Diane) bookchickdihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640913682123489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-91125423901098153512013-07-21T14:11:15.291-07:002013-07-21T14:11:15.291-07:00Have you ever used Cooking with Flowers? The pages...Have you ever used Cooking with Flowers? The pages look beautiful, but I wondered if the recipes were any good. I wanted to buy one for a gift. And I love the library idea on this. For some reason it never occurred to me to check a cookbook out! lol.Heather Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998406608932437532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-67982699110287266912013-07-21T10:44:59.190-07:002013-07-21T10:44:59.190-07:00Borrowing before buying is smart, but I always fee...Borrowing before buying is smart, but I always feel guilty if I photocopy a recipe from a library book! (Not to say I never do, but I know I really shouldn't.)Laurie Chttp://baystatera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-8804216276067796902013-07-21T09:28:32.443-07:002013-07-21T09:28:32.443-07:00That is a great idea! I really only use about half...That is a great idea! I really only use about half the cookbooks I own, so I should try the library more too!Amusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657337249497691366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-57029840881984916182013-07-21T09:10:43.526-07:002013-07-21T09:10:43.526-07:00I love cookbooks too, but I rarely feel passionate...I love cookbooks too, but I rarely feel passionate enough about them to purchase - so I do the same thing you do (raid the library). It works!Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02249223364936344560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-73367481278548110352013-07-21T07:48:58.369-07:002013-07-21T07:48:58.369-07:00Weekend Cooking does highlight so many good cookbo...Weekend Cooking does highlight so many good cookbooks! We are starting to think about a kitchen/dining room remodel, and thinking about the needed cookbook space certainly influenced this pledge -- I see so many fascinating cookbook reviews, and buy too often. I'm hoping to stave off some buyer's remorse. We'll see if it works!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-70030575616446096092013-07-21T07:45:58.568-07:002013-07-21T07:45:58.568-07:00So far, the Mexican Chicken Salad with Black Bean ...So far, the Mexican Chicken Salad with Black Bean Salsa has been a major success -- one recipe down, two to go! Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-88451175338108005172013-07-21T06:21:16.637-07:002013-07-21T06:21:16.637-07:00I love Nigella Express and have cooked lots from i...I love Nigella Express and have cooked lots from it. Before I buy a book I usually check it out of the library and see if its one I just must have. There have been times I was happy I did not part with my money!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261086731187286052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-73103875306692218542013-07-21T06:20:43.134-07:002013-07-21T06:20:43.134-07:00Shortly after Weekend Cooking started, my cookbook...Shortly after Weekend Cooking started, my cookbook purchasing increased dramatically. It was too expensive and took up too much space, so now I borrow tons of cookbooks from my library before deciding whether I NEED to own it. I'm lucky to have an excellent library system, too, and it's surprising how many cookbooks I can live without. Love your three recipe rule!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-64791677213384960482013-07-21T05:13:17.021-07:002013-07-21T05:13:17.021-07:00I have never read any of those books, so I am putt...I have never read any of those books, so I am putting them on my list!<br /><br />I know what you mean about messing with recipes. When I attribute it to my own tastes differing a little from the author, I don't mind. But when a writer consistently writes in a way that's confusing, or the timing is off, or the steps don't add up -- that sends me up a tree!Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-28977794043357973202013-07-21T05:10:45.713-07:002013-07-21T05:10:45.713-07:00You are way ahead of me, Joy. I don't know why...You are way ahead of me, Joy. I don't know why I never put two and two together before this, but I'm hoping it saves me some shelf space! And some cash too :)Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-81771923933258914072013-07-21T05:09:21.079-07:002013-07-21T05:09:21.079-07:00The one at our municipal library is not bad -- it ...The one at our municipal library is not bad -- it seems to focus on classics and some celebrity titles. But I'm really hoping that with access to the Big 10 system and some research, I can really cut down on the "dead cookbook" zone I seem to have created! I will let you know if it actually works.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-89185764429676154882013-07-21T02:34:55.210-07:002013-07-21T02:34:55.210-07:00Oh gosh, I like the Ellie Krieger books SO EASY an...Oh gosh, I like the Ellie Krieger books SO EASY and FOOD YOU CRAVE. Do you have any of the Crescent Dragonwagon books?<br /><br />I know what you mean about celeb cookbooks; I rarely cook out of them. And really, I rarely cook any recipe as it was written ... yet, I'm addicted to cookbooks.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-46880850135612954952013-07-20T19:54:10.331-07:002013-07-20T19:54:10.331-07:00I love getting cookbooks from the library. It seem...I love getting cookbooks from the library. It seems like I cook precisely three recipes from every cookbook. For that, I can xerox the three recipes and keep them in a binder.Joy Weese Moll (@joyweesemoll)http://www.joyweesemoll.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675736270871747288.post-31653696345629715202013-07-20T19:33:54.218-07:002013-07-20T19:33:54.218-07:00What a great idea! My library system is not quite...What a great idea! My library system is not quite that good, though.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com