Wow. I am in shock. When I filled out my likes/dislikes for the exchange, I tried to give a lot of options that would be good so my gifter could feel free to choose just about anything. I didn't expect them to get me a book for EACH "like." Holy crap.

I told my gifter that it's just me and my husband, so a book about cooking for two or making good leftovers would be a good fit. The resulting cookbook is "Healthy Cooking For Two (or just you)." My gifter's note says they didn't know it was going to be so old but hopefully we still like the recipes. I LOVE that it's old. I think that it's a used book because one of the pages has a stain on it. I can only assume that means it was put to good use in its previous home, so I think that's a good sign! Maybe we will add a few splashes and slops to the pages here in its new home.

I also told them I like to bake breads, cookies, cakes, etc, so a baking book would be another good option. Bring on cookbook number 2: "Old-Fashioned Cookies." I can't even begin to describe my excitement. There are too many tasty-sounding recipes. I don't know where to start! German Honey Bars? Cocoa Snickerdoodles? Pecan Praline Cookies? Are you salivating yet?

Finally, I said I'm pretty busy, so something about quick or easy meals would be great. Cookbook number 3 is "A Man, A Can, A Plan," a book all about cooking easy recipes with canned goods. The tips and comments inside are hilarious and helpful, and the recipes look delish.

Thank you SO MUCH, Cookbook Gifter! I totally wasn't expecting THREE books, but I love them all!