I started collecting cookbooks twenty years ago. I am definitely an early adopter of technology. But there’s no replacing a hardbound book of substance, with beautiful photography. If you are starting your own collection, I recommend focusing first on cooking techniques. The first book that I would buy is Modernist Cuisine at Home by Nathan Myhrvold. This is a condensed version of his highly regarded five volume Modernist Cuisine series, adapted for home chefs. Continue reading Cooking: the Best Cookbook Collection