Foolproof by Barefoot Contessa arrived

Ina Garten has changed the way I view entertaining and cooking.  Her recipes are to. die. for.  Her new book just arrived TODAY from Amazon and I can't wait to dig in and try some of her new recipes.  I literally just opened my copy and Caramelized Bacon was the first appetizer I saw.  Ina gets me.

I'll be diving in and making my grocery list next week.  I'll probably be trying to find ways to cut the bill down as well since not all of us are on a Hampton's budget.  

There are some ingredients you just can't skimp on.  Olive oil, wine and vanilla extract are a few of the ingredients she has advised not to try to save on.  If you aren't going to want to drink the wine after you use it to cook with it, then don't be cooking with it! And extract and oils go a long way.

Can't wait to get started and get cooking!  Please share any favorite cookbooks or recipes you have.  

Reading corner

This week I'm digging in to books that were recommended by my professor after I broke down crying in her office a out how I didn't know what to do with the rest of my life. Thank God for good teachers.

Reviews to come but I'm liking "Finding Your North Star" the best!