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I think my brother's persuasive nature will make me pick up the cookbook to prepare something for him. He always wants to eat something new that I should prepare for him. So he can be one of the reasons.
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I love reading cookbooks. I will even read them in bed. Chances of me actually cooking anything from them are rather slim. When I do cook something from them I write the date I first used the recipe, any changes and if it tasted good. My own bit of history for the next time I venture into the kitchen.
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I chose cookbooks that have a feeling of place beyond a quick internet search. If I want something quick for dinner or a chocolate chip cookie recipe, I go to the internet. If I want to read about the place of cuisine within culture while browsing for a recipe that involves seafood, I might go grab The Silver Spoon or Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The same with something like a cookbook that features regional, time period, or otherwise related recipes-- I like having a local village cookbook available because it gives me a peek into local food culture over a period of time in a way that an internet search wouldn't.
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I chose cookbooks that have a feeling of place beyond a quick internet search. If I want something quick for dinner or a chocolate chip cookie recipe, I go to the internet. If I want to read about the place of cuisine within culture while browsing for a recipe that involves seafood, I might go grab The Silver Spoon or Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The same with something like a cookbook that features regional, time period, or otherwise related recipes-- I like having a local village cookbook available because it gives me a peek into local food culture over a period of time in a way that an internet search wouldn't.
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It would be nice to include a story/ favorite memory including the recipe. Maybe include a photo/ handwriting of the writer of the recipe if it is a family recipe passed down to you.
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I have a few cookbooks that I use when I want to try something new. Typically I use the internet when I have something in mind already but don't know the exact ingredients/measurements. It's easier to read from a cookbook, in my opinion.
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not much i'm a cookbook hoarder! I really enjoy looking at yummy meals in the pictures...I might even try to make them sometimes haha
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My go-to for recipes these days is Pinterest. It's easier for me a lot of times to just type in what I want to cook and to have a ton of options at hand. What would make me look at/buy an actual cookbook would be the recipes inside, the pictures, and the author's story. If the recipes are some that I have never seen before then I would be more likely to pick it up. If there were pictures to show the finished dish, or even better, the process of making the finished dish, I would really like it. The top for me would be if the author were to include personal stories that talked about where the recipes came from, how they were developed or changed over time, and how they use them. I recently read Reese Witherspoon's cookbook Whiskey in a Teacup. Originally I got it from the library because I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. After reading it, I've added it to my Christmas wish list. Reese tells the story of her love for cooking, how her Grandmother influenced that love, and shares some of her family's personal recipes. Along the way she also shares ideas about the different kinds of events you may use these recipes for. I love that all of this is weaved together!
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U get them online at a friendly cost and that's when I want to try cook something that I crave for and have no idea how to cook.
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Unless the book contains where to get the food, I wouldn't go for a cook book. Recipes are all over internet and even better in video form.
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I actually have a small list of cookbooks I would like to buy. Just the ideea of gavjng those colorful, beautiful books in my kitchen sounds fantastic! I am also a vegan, so purchasing a cook book would also mean supporting someone with the same beliefs as me.
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If they were part of a story I would be more interested, since I love to read.
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I love themed cookbooks - around TV shows, movies, books, etc. My friend got me a "Fifty shades of chicken" cookbook for my birthday this year!
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Perhaps if the cookbook had a guide on cooking techniques in addition to recipes, I would be more tempted to pick it up. If there was some sort of theme, like recipes from a certain culture, that would also help.

It's just that with all the information available on the internet, it would be hard to find a cookbook that offered something new, something more.
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One with uncomplicated recipes that require easily accessible ingredients.
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