When going to a bookstore, you always see a line of cookbooks, each different from one another. You always have a hard time choosing one, since they all look appetizing and written by experts. You choose one, go home, and learn that the cookbook isn't suited to your lifestyle and experience.
This is the problem with many people, particularly moms. They don't know the tips for finding the best cookbooks. Before you buy, there are some questions you have to think about. This could save you a lot of time and effort in cooking a dish not really meant for you. It will also save you money better spent on buying a better-suited cookbook.
First of all, how much cooking experience do you have? If you have absolutely no previous experience with cooking, start with the basic type of cook books. That way, you start with the basics, like cooking scrambled eggs, rice, or even boiling water. On the other hand, if you have a long history of cooking, something more complicated would be better. It will challenge you and at the same time let you cook a great dish.
Next thing to think about is the food preference of the people you're cooking for, including yourself. This is very important, because some people are vegetarians and wouldn't eat food made with any meat. If that's the case, then a cookbook especially written for vegetarians would be the best choice. For the people who prefer chicken or any other type of meat, there are cookbooks which are more concentrated on one type of ingredient. Of course, for people who'll eat anything, this is no problem.
What you should look at then, is the inside of the cookbook. Are the recipes easy enough to follow? Are the ingredients within your budget? Do the pictures of the finished food look appetizing and are they something you will like doing? These are questions you need answered beforehand, because some people regret having bought a cookbook after realizing the foods aren't really meant to be cooked by them. You might also prefer buying a spring bound book, since you have to read while cooking. Hardbound books, as you might know, easily closes. It would be hard to hold the book and exerting effort when unnecessary.
After finally thinking these through, you might see that several cookbooks are within those categories. Since you can only buy one, it's time to compare prices. Which one is worth the money you'll spend? You might like to try counting the number of recipes in the book before comparing.
Choosing a cookbook isn't really hard; you just have to know a few tips here and now. If you have no time for any of these, just ask your friends which they would recommend. Of course, your friend must have the same level of skill as you have, so it wouldn't be too easy or too hard on your part. So what are waiting for, buy the most suitable cookbook for you now.
JR Gautreaux |
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