Cookbooks, Cookbooks and More Cookbooks

I love cookbooks. I have a ton of them, and still always look at them when I am in a book store. You never know when I might see one that I just have to have. Cookbooks are my favorite souvenirs when on a vacation. I like to get the ones that are full of local recipes. I have some from Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Canada; I have probably left a few places out, too.

It is a good thing I like cookbooks because they are getting a workout this week and into next week. Tomorrow night is craft night at church and we all bring a snack to share. I found a recipe for oatmeal butterscotch cookies; I will take some to church and the rest will be left at home for my cookie monsters. I signed up to bring homemade baked goods to church for some fellowship time after the service on Sunday. That means I will be spending some time Saturday baking. Lots of baking, probably three or four cakes, batches of cookies or quick breads; depending on what I find that looks like something new and fun to bake. I volunteered to make the main course for a community dinner at our local food pantry on Tuesday. I think I am going to make shredded beef sandwiches that I found in my 2001 Taste of Home cookbook. I have way more cookbooks than a person needs, but at least I can say that I am using them this week! I almost forgot, Sunday night Senior High Bible Study is at our house. That means doing some cooking or baking for five or ten students. I haven’t even thought about what to make for them yet.

All of this going on, plus I start a new part time job on Monday! Who says winter is dragging on? It is flying by! Or maybe I am just flying through it!