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Stop Falling for Pretty Cookbooks That Lowkey Hate You
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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
📲 Say hi or share your fave cookbooks on Instagram @itsjenniferwalter
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Chapters
1. A No-Nonsense Guide To Cookbooks (00:00:00)
2. Cooking As Care And Quiet Resistance (00:01:20)
3. Recipe Book Or How-To Book (00:03:20)
4. Red Flags And Money Pits (00:07:36)
5. Real-World Ingredients And Substitutions (00:12:00)
6. Photo Honesty And Teacher Mindset (00:15:30)
7. Weeknight Reality Check (00:19:10)
8. Food, Agency, And Mental Health (00:22:20)
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