I was wandering around an antique store trying to find a table for our bathroom linens (no luck), when I came across this cookbook: The Joy of Cooking. My friend K had suggested the Better Homes & Garden one since it uses basic ingredients for most of its recipes and because we don’t have a microwave (my knee-jerk reaction to use it is slowly fading and it’s given me the excuse to buy vintage Pyrex refrigerator dishes). These would be the best for me at the moment. I found a BH&G cookbook at the store as well, but it being $12 and this one being $2 made the decision for me.
So, here’s what I’ve decided to do. I’m going to go through one recipe a week (or more) from this cookbook. Not only because I think it will get my cooking motor going, but also b/c my life is stagnate at the moment and I need something to write about. (Also, this was the premise for the new Julia & Julie movie and so I have to copy it.)
Prepare yourselves for some really bad lighting, smoky kitchens, and overly-salted foods. Did I mention that on page 515, it shows you how to skin a squirrel? No literally, there’s a drawing of a boot stepping on a squirrel’s tail while you pull the rest of the skin upwards. My stomach just turned. I’m definitely not feeling joyful at the moment.
We’ll call these wonderful experiences Joyful Wednesdays. Up first, Squirrel Soup.
me vs joy: who will win?
cuethebanjo.com 
I just love those Pyrex fridge containers. Especially since the big BPA/plastic scare. I am, however, still fairly dependent on my microwave.
It was scary to leave my little microwave behind, believe me. And I still think in terms of using it…I know I'm going to put tupperware inside the oven one of these days. I guess I'll blog about it.
Is this book by the same author as the "Joy of Sex" book? Maybe he/she has a series…