There are four bookshelves dedicated to cookbooks in our house. Not surprising, because in my opinion, the acquisition of a new cookbook is as exciting as buying a new pair of shoes or a new handbag.

Actually, it's more exciting!

One of my favorite cookbook authors is Patricia Wells. I have three of her ten books, Patricia Wells at Home in Provence, Bistro Cooking and The Paris Cookbook.
At Home in Provence is the one I use most often, Bistro Cooking is full of traditional, delicious dishes and The Paris Cookbook offers more modern recipes from Paris's restaurants and chefs. I highly recommend all three.

In addition to writing, Ms. Wells offers delectable looking, week long cooking classes in both her cooking studio in Paris and in her farmhouse in Provence. Every class scheduled for 2008 is already full!

Oh well, I may not be able to attend her class, but I can always buy her newest book, Vegetable Harvest, which looks like a great addition to my collection.