Bulo Remembers 2009-This One’s for the Foodies

With both feet and beaucoups d’avoirdupois firmly planted in the “Live to Eat” camp, I pay tribute to my fellow foodies and highlight the Best Cook Books of 2009.

From Eat Me Daily, a distinguished group of DIY’s. Also, check out that Bacon Christmas Tree Postcard. As always, one of the most valuable features of these lists is the feedback from fellow foodies. They really liked some choices, added their own faves, and dissed others.

A comprehensive list in the Montreal Gazette broken down by international cuisines. Ideal for those who love to experiment with dishes from different regions.

Finally, the more or less official unofficial list of the best, not merely cookbooks, but best chefs, restaurants, etc.:  The 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards.

Bon Appetite!

I close with a Word of Warning for all Listaholics. Like the Lesser Celendine that overruns your gardens each spring, or at least our garden, the Time Magazine Best-of lists have sprouted all over. They are viewable at this site. However, the term ‘viewable’ is debatable. Each list features a countdown from 10 to 1, and you have to click on each individual number separately. Multiply this by about 50 lists and you get something really obnoxious. Other Time-Warner publications, like Sports Illustrated, do the same thing. I checked out their music and movies lists as a public service, and I thought they sucked. I say, don’t give these corporate media whores the web hits they don’t deserve!