tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post7668656837776032548..comments2023-06-22T06:00:01.492-07:00Comments on Ricki's rants and rambles: CookbooksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-209298374906698162009-04-24T06:27:00.000-07:002009-04-24T06:27:00.000-07:00If you ever make it out to the Northwest, you have...If you ever make it out to the Northwest, you have to visit Powell's in person. I used to spend entire days (and too much paycheck) there, and that was before they had a coffee shop. It's even better than online. Book lovers pray five times a day in the direction of downtown Portland.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238001380092215123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-32111017425025457542009-04-23T16:13:00.000-07:002009-04-23T16:13:00.000-07:00That Jane Doerfer cookbook sounds really interesti...That Jane Doerfer cookbook sounds really interesting--I want to check that out. I inherited an early '80s Betty Crocker's Cooking for One. Some of it is useful and some of it is just plain hilarious.<br /><br />I'd never heard of the suggestion to do housework in pearls and heels, but I have to admit that sometimes I put on lipstick and I have no idea why.Kate Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03555660993363611776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-29984040666580788622009-04-23T04:29:00.000-07:002009-04-23T04:29:00.000-07:00Ken, you should see what she did to me when I sugg...Ken, you should see what she did to me when I suggested the "meet me wearing only SaranWrap" routine...<br /><br /><br /><br />wv: "dedmates" see my commentMr. Bingleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350852621168031374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-1079409385344784162009-04-22T11:27:00.000-07:002009-04-22T11:27:00.000-07:00he'd have to stay fully dressed until "pajama time...<I>he'd have to stay fully dressed until "pajama time." </I>That's what Ward Cleaver did. June wore the pearls, Ward wore the tie. It all worked out.The Fifth Stringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07286987020039323947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-64129524214347396292009-04-22T11:18:00.000-07:002009-04-22T11:18:00.000-07:00I'd wear heels and pearls. But that means he could...I'd wear heels and pearls. But that means he couldn't lie around in his underwear and watch television - he'd have to stay fully dressed until "pajama time." <br /><br />good for the goose, good for the gander. <br /><br />actually, a lot of those "household hints" make me not feel so bad about never having married.rickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-42981641283241474132009-04-22T08:57:00.000-07:002009-04-22T08:57:00.000-07:00And pearls. Don't forget the pearls.
WV: reemst -...And pearls. Don't forget the pearls.<br /><br />WV: reemst - What NJSue did to Bingley when he made that suggestion to her.The Fifth Stringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07286987020039323947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-7076656091420156532009-04-22T05:32:00.000-07:002009-04-22T05:32:00.000-07:00Lileks would love to delve into your collection!
...Lileks would love to delve into your collection!<br /><br /><br />I love our 50's vintage Betty Crocker cookbook, mostly for the illustrations and 'helpful hints' for the Brides looking to please their Man when he gets home.<br /><br />"Do your housework wearing heels and a nice dress. You will feel special!"Mr. Bingleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350852621168031374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35011575.post-65931819085344904502009-04-21T18:39:00.000-07:002009-04-21T18:39:00.000-07:00Best single cookbook I've ever seen is "The Joy of...Best single cookbook I've ever seen is "The Joy of Cooking". They don't talk down to you, they enjoy food but aren't pretentious, and the detailed and background info is great. They even have recipes and information on some of your less common foods among upscale types, like squirrel, 'possum, and collard greens.<br /><br />One other I love even if I haven't made too many recipes from it yet is "The Fifth Stringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07286987020039323947noreply@blogger.com