Gathering. . . . . . .

Although I culled my cookbook collection a few months ago - sharing with 
a friend and a granddaughter who both love to cook - I always keep a little  
list of cookbooks I've made note of and would love to have. I suppose this means 
I will be forever adding to, and subtracting from, the rows of books that  fill up 
and spill out from two kitchen shelves.

This Christmas, I believe a little elf took a peek at my list and told my 

granddaughter Jasmin that this book was mentioned. Imagine my excitement when 
I opened my present on Christmas Eve and out popped Sunday Suppers in its 

lovely linen-look binding. Full of recipes and beautiful photos, the introduction tells

about the start and growth of a very special Brooklyn, NY idea where supper has 

turned into some amazing gatherings of families, friends and even
 invited strangers. I love cookbooks with personal stories and history, ones that read 
more like novels than just recipes. Looks like I will be spending time reading, 
then cooking, from this book. I love the idea of casual gatherings, kept simple, 
but delicious.

Do you enjoy collecting cookbooks?

Did you receive any exciting cookbooks as gifts?