My Kitchen Bookshelf

I'm not much of a collector except for books. I am trying to be modest here, but I admit I have quite a collection of cookbooks. I didn't just end up with them but I worked and prayed and hoped and most of all spent money collecting these books over the years. Yea, some expensive hobby I got going on over here. Some books, I picked when I was just a kid, some I bought on book buying sprees, some I couldn't leave behind in the bookstore, others, my friends and family thought were perfect gifts for me (and they were so right) and so many are those I periodically ticked off my wishlist, which by the way is constantly expanding. I will soon put a page of that as well .There is one thing common in all the books though, each has a special memory and story spun around them. Not all books may reflect great taste, but there's a reason they are in my bookshelf and my books mean so much to me. Here'a peek into my kitchen bookshelf.

        One of those perfect Christmas gifts.

from cookies , to cakes to tarts, you'l always find a

recipe you want to try. 

I gathered the courage to try cake pops, thanks to this book. 

My favourite book to snuggle up and read.

The book narrates like having a friend in the
kitchen. 

Parsi food fascinates me. Have to explore this cusine soon. 

   

      

            

                       Perfect book for those rustic roasts, wines and cake recipes.

Quite a treasure trove of recipes.

I've bookmarked almost every page.

It's hard to not pick a book with a title like that. 

Souvenir from my trip to Sri Lanka

For some lovely cake recipes.

It's true; for every cake recipe you need. 

I was 12 and  found this at a book sale.

Another perfect gift; what taught me the art of ice cream making.

For loads of easy home baking recipes. 

Italian musings, though I haven't tried a single recipe from here yet. 

One of those truly deserving "must have"books. 

 

Thankfully his recipes aren't as intimidating as him. 

Just the kind of book I like to find; one of a kind and
full of food memories. Another souvenir from Sri Lanka.

One of the things I loved most about our trip to Prague was the food. I had to bring this back for some inspiration and this book is just perfect for that. 

the simple way to make those delicious curries and delicacies.

Inspiration for those heavenly desserts and showstoppers. 

This book is filled with fresh, summery and no fuss recipes. 

I've just ordered this book, but I'm so sure it is going to be a great book. 

needs no introduction, needs no explanation. You just have to have it.

an honest attempt to learn Indian cooking

My mum's given me hers, every mangalorean house has a copy.

Because I love Nigella and I love Christmas.

For recipes that are hearty and homely. Holiday souvenir.

Because I love bakeries and cookbooks.

Coz Indian Chinese is my favourite food to eat out.

You probably know by now that I love Nigella;
just as much for her writing as for her recipes.

My aunt thought I should have her copy.

For every baking and pastry technique tutorial.