I have just discovered an interesting vegetarian cookbook ‘Super Natural Every Day’ by Heidi Swanson. However, my favourite one is Peter Berley’s ‘The Flexitarian Table’ – I use it every week!

Bourdain’s book is awesome. His Choucroute Garnie is unbelievably good. It is our go-to Christmas dinner, something I’m sure Kristina would appreciate if she reads the ingredients :-). But I’ve not made a bad dish from the book and the commentary and style of writing is awesome. I would note that Bourdain claims that his Choucroute Garnie is for “Four Fat Bastards”. I’ve served 12 people with it and had leftovers. I do not want to meet the four individuals he claims can eat a whole preparation of Choucroute Garnie!

Sticking to 3 books only I’d pick Jacques Pepin Celebrates as another of my go-to books. Again, every recipe is a winner.

Finally, I love Julia and Jacques: Cooking At Home. The desserts are great. The differences in their recipes and style are nicely highlighted and explained. And that book contains one of my all-time favourite desserts: the rustic galette. You can use just about any fruit/dry fruit combination and it comes out great. I get asked to make this all the time. Even a professional pastry chef I know just loves this and can’t believe how simple it is. Well worth trying.

I go back to Bourdain and Gweneth often. Bobby only when it’s a special occasion. These are three if my favourites as well. Damn. You have good taste;)

I Love the Grocery Bag Series – Waiting for more episodes! In the meantime why don’t you and Christina publish your own cookbook filled with favorites from recipes of those you have reviewed. Would be a great seller!