Bookworm Week: Saturday

BOOKS FOR IN THE KITCHEN
Sam Stern's Student Cookbook- Sam Stern
From Pasta to Pancakes: The Ultimate Student Cookbook- Tiffany Goodall
Eat Vegetarian- Sam Stern

I've always been a bit of a foodie. When I little I used to live with my Nana and we used to make all sorts! I remember making bread (and eating it with lemon curd), biscuits, Victoria Sponge and I really wish that I had gotten chance to help her, and find out her secrets for, the perfect Meat and Potato pie- which she used to make every Saturday.
I've also learned a lot from my step-mum, who makes amazing food. 2 days before Christmas last year, we spent all day in the kitchen making massive amounts of mince pies and a fair few quiches. But she has also taught me to make curries, stir-fries, pastas and the best Sunday dinner! We do a lot of cooking!

However for those who maybe don't have someone to teach them or for those who just want to go it alone, I totally recommend these cookbooks to start off with!

I bought Sam Stern's first cookbook, 'Cooking up a Storm' and since then I have bought every single cookbook that he has brought out. Because he's just so good! He doesn't use crazy unknown ingredients and he doesn't overcomplicate anything. It's just good, wholesome, easy, laid-back food. I love his 'Student Cookbook', they always contain really cheap recipes but I like this one in particular as he goes past the basic Spag Bol, Sausage butty and Chilli con Carne. One of my favourites is his 'Sexy Tuna and Chilli Pasta' which I throw together on a regular basis!
I'm also a little bit in love with his 'Eat Vegetarian' book. I try not to overload myself with eating meat and this is great for really tasty, really easy vegetarian food. Winner!

I picked up 'From Pasta to Pancakes' one day because I fancied buying a new cookbook and it looked pretty. But I'm not going to lie, I was really pleased when I got it home because although it may not be the most adventurous book in the world, it's filled with real food that I actually make. I love that Tiffany Goodall breaks everything down and it's all presented as like a photographed comic strip which makes it super easy to follow!