craftymo2002's Profile

From: Chandler, AZ USA

Joined: March 30th, 2010

About me: My cookbook collection results from a lot of impulse shopping when I am hungry and in a bookstore. I usually haunt the sales and clearance sections. My cookbook library, therefore, is not always used for particular recipes, but for inspiration. When actual cooking does take place, I like to compare different recipes I've seen in cookbooks, magazines, and websites, so that I can make the best informed decision before I commit to shopping for special ingredients and food preparation. My favorite cuisines (for which I am constantly expanding my repertoire) include German, Louisiana/Cajun/Creole, Thai, and homestyle American comfort food. I have dabbled in some African cooking as well. Most of my interest in these types of food comes from being a bit of a traveler. I have lived in Cameroon (Africa), Berlin and Munich (Germany), Limburg (the Netherlands), California, Louisiana, and Arizona. I have visited far more places including the former Soviet Union, the former Yugoslavia, China, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Mexico. Food is a passion and makes life worth living. I often entertain and love to introduce friends to new food experiences as well as craft brews and cocktails. Always working on finding those perfect recipes and methods for cooking a great meal! Cheers!

Favorite cookbook: Joy of Cooking

Favorite recipe: creamed chipped beef on toast

Website:
www.myspace.com/benchtater


Latest review:

May 21st, 2010

Mexican Platter Burger from Barbecue Cookbook

This is a giant burger cooked on the grill and prepared open-faced on half of a round loaf of bread. I borrowed the idea and basic recipe, but replaced the ingredients and toppings that would make it Mexican... read more >


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craftymo2002's Bookshelf

26 book(s). Click the title of a book to start adding your recipe and book reviews.

TitleTagsRatings & Reviews

Authentic German Home Style Recipes

By Gini Youngkrantz
Wimmer Cookbooks - 1994


(1 recipe review)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 1

Barbecue Cookbook

By Sunset Books
Sunset Pub Co - 1986


(1 recipe review)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 1

The Book of Salads (Book of...)

By Lorna Rhodes
HP Trade - 1989


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Chinese Cooking Class Cookbook

By Consumer Guide
Crescent - 1989


(1 recipe review)
owned by 4 my recipe reviews 1

Cookie Bible

By Publications International(Manufactured by)
Publications International - 2007


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 0

Cookies: Over 300 Step-By-Step Recipes For Home Made Baking

By
- 2003


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Cooking With Beer: Taste-Tempting Recipes and Creative Ideas for Matching Beer & Food

By Lucy Saunders
Time Life Medical - 1996


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Curry and Chilli Cookbook (Step-by-step)

By
Murdoch Books - 1997


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Eating for Acid Reflux: A Handbook and Cookbook for Those with Heartburn

By Jill Sklar, Annabel Cohen
Da Capo Press - 2003


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Gourmet Wine Cooking: The Easy Way

By David R. Wilcox
Wine Advisory Board - 1968


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Great Party Snacks (Step-By-Step Series)

By Elizabeth Wolf-Cohen, Amanda Heywood
Smithmark Publishers - 1995


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques

By Steven Raichlen
Workman Publishing Company - 2001


(2 recipe reviews)
owned by 20 my recipe reviews 1

Japanese Cooking The Traditions Techniques Ingredients and Recipes

By EMI KAZUKO
Hermes House - 2003


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Joy of Cooking

By Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ginnie Hofmann, Ikki Matsumoto
The Bobbs-Merrill Company - 1985


(2 recipe reviews)
owned by 42 my recipe reviews 1

Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining

By Beth Hensperger and Julie Kaufmann
Harvard Common Press - 2007


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

A Passion for Cheese

By Paul Guyler
Kyle Books - 2007


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Perfect Vinaigrettes: Appetizers to Desserts

By Linda Dannenberg
Harry N. Abrams - 1999


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Russian, German&Polish Food&Cooking

By
Hermes House Publishing - 2005


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Simple Suppers, Quick Easy, Proven Recipes

By General Editor Gina Steer
Metro - 2008


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Thai Cooking (Step-by-Step)

By Karen Hammial, Michele Lichtenberger
Murdoch Books - 2003


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Top Secret Restaurant Recipes: Creating Kitchen Clones from America's Favorite Restaurant Chains

By Todd Wilbur
Plume - 1997


(5 recipe reviews)
owned by 7 my recipe reviews 0

The Ultimate Book of Cocktails

By Stuart Walton
Hermes House - 2003


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Ultimate Chinese & Asian Cookbook

By Doeser
Hermes House - 2000


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Roasting

By Barbara Grunes, Chuck Williams, Chuck Williams
Free Press - 2002


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Fish

By Shirley King, Chuck Williams
Free Press - 2002


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 10 my recipe reviews 0