Newlywed and Newly Hired.
When I was a newlywed (over 40 years ago), I was also a newbie at my job, and my boss stopped by my desk one time just for general conversation. That's what I thought. I didn't realize that she was talking to me just to get an idea of what would make a really good Christmas gift for me. She was also new at the job and wanted to make a good impression on her staff. We were not allowed to give her gifts because she was our superior. But she could get us gifts because we were her subordinates.
Guess what she gave me for Christmas? A cookbook! It was the perfect gift for me. I loved it and used it for years. Based on that experience, I always say "a good cookbook is never out of season". It's a practical gift idea for newlyweds, college students, aspiring chefs, etc., for the holiday season, any season, or any other reason.
Here are some suggested cookbooks.
Cook without a Book: Meatless Meals: Recipes and Techniques for Part-Time and Full-Time Vegetarians ~ https://amzn.to/4pw3uJX
Skip the recipe, keep the flavor 🌱
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Cook without a Book: #MeatlessMeals = your guide to effortless #vegetarian #cooking. 📖 https://t.co/tzNSxS2H28 #VeggieEats #Foodies #PlantPowered #HealthyEating #newbie in the #kitchen #MeatlessMonday#WellnessWednesday#FoodieFriday pic.twitter.com/I0oP13Jjwi
Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food ~ https://amzn.to/44fDZEi
Ever wondered why bread rises or steak browns? 🔬
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Cooking for Geeks mixes science + flavor for curious cooks. 👉 https://t.co/e1UmzwQYmO #FoodScience #CookingForGeeks #KitchenHacks #STEMFoodies#newbie in the #kitchen#MeatlessMonday#WellnessWednesday#FoodieFriday pic.twitter.com/MzSeA76ADj
Cooking Without Borders ~ https://amzn.to/3KeQrxk
Food is the language we all share ❤️
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Taste the world without leaving your kitchen 🌎✨
Cooking Without Borders brings international #recipes & stories to your table. 📖 https://t.co/QCBV0fi2xM #WorldCuisine #GlobalFlavors #FoodieReads #CookbookLove #newbie in the #kitchen… pic.twitter.com/ZiiVS2w5SX
Now Eat This! 100 Quick Calorie Cuts at Home / On-the-Go ~ https://amzn.to/4rfEkRk
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard 🌱
— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) November 22, 2025
Discover 100 easy calorie cuts in Now Eat This!
📖 https://t.co/VOTn70MXJU#WellnessJourney #HealthyLiving #NutritionHacks #FoodieReads #newbie in the #kitchen#MeatlessMonday#WellnessWednesday#FoodieFriday pic.twitter.com/uFsjVO6sln
Special Diets for Special Kids, Volumes 1 and 2 Combined: Over 200 REVISED and NEW gluten-free casein-free recipes, plus research on the positive ... ADHD, allergies, celiac disease, and more! ~ https://amzn.to/4oRKplh
Managing ADHD, allergies, or celiac? 🌱
— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) November 22, 2025
Special #Diets for Special Kids offers #recipes & guidance for everyday meals. 👉 https://t.co/DRf9mODeNZ #GlutenFreeCooking #CaseinFree #HealthyFamilies #NutritionTips #CaseinFreeRecipes #HealthyEating #newbie in the #kitchen… pic.twitter.com/aWMHy2O49L
The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious - and Perplexing – City ~ https://amzn.to/48gLUCE
Paris: glorious, perplexing, and oh-so-delicious 🇫🇷
— My Shopping Channel (@goshoppingbees) November 22, 2025
Taste the city through The Sweet Life in Paris.
👉 https://t.co/qUWyUDR7sk #ParisLife #FoodieAdventures #BookTok #FrenchCuisine #FrenchLifestyle #newbie in the #kitchen#MeatlessMonday#WellnessWednesday#FoodieFriday pic.twitter.com/cZ6sO3etIq
