1. Betty
Crocker's Picture Cook Book - This has to be first, because it's one of the classic
cookbooks, still in print since being published in 1950. The recipes and how it looks at life are a
must-see.
2. Esquire Drinks: An Opinionated, Irreverent Guide To Drinking - If I were to pick the best books on drinking, this would definitely be in the top 5. And writer David Wondrich gets extra points for really getting into the history of certain drinks, giving recipes for long-forgotten drinks, and just an overall great tone. Very much recommended.










