Tired of buying cookbooks that collect dust (or shame you for not owning grape molasses)? Same. In this episode, we’re talking about how to choose a cookbook that actually fits your real life and not some Pinterest-perfect fantasy.

I’ll show you how to spot the red flags (hello, pancetta prep on a Tuesday night 😵‍💫), how to tell if a cookbook is for beginners or pros, and what makes a recipe book actually useful.

This isn’t just a rant – it’s a full-on guide to picking the best cookbooks based on who you are, how you cook, and what you’ll actually make. Whether you’re a total kitchen newbie or just cookbook-curious, this episode will help you skip the hype and find books you’ll use on a random Tuesday.

✨ WHAT WE COVER:

• How to spot a cookbook scam
• The difference between recipes vs. how-to cookbooks
• Why food photography is lying to you
• The 80/20 rule for ingredients
• Why cooking is lowkey resistance (yup, we go there)
  
  

🎧 Prefer to skim? Head to the full episode transcript at www.jenniferwalter.me
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