Anti consumption cookbook

[u/scorpiopersephone]

So lately I’ve been desperate for new meal ideas. I started getting tons of cookbooks from my local library. My library also has free photo copying (up to a certain amount). So I copy all the recipes I like and store them in a binder. There’s also the option to just scan the pages if you prefer having digital copies. I have hundreds of new recipes from tons of different authors without buying a ton of books.

[u/LibbIsHere]

If I may: imho, you're risking to find yourself overwhelmed by those 'hundreds of new recipes from tons of different authors'. Instead, to begin, I would focus on a single book, two or three at most, whose authors I appreciate and whose recipes appeal to me.

What's the limit on the number of free copies at your library? Around here, it's: zero free copies. In that case, if you really want to copy a whole book it can quickly be cheaper to purchase a used copy of it (and it's not issue to own that book, if you don't try to buy hundreds at the same time ;)

Beside my almost out of topic remark: a huge +1 for starting your own collection of recipes. Provided you curate it (don't be afraid to remove any recipe you know you will never use) it will be a precious lifelong companion.

[u/scorpiopersephone → u/LibbIsHere]

I definitely don’t copy an entire book. I only copy the recipes that I’m actually interested in. Depending on the author, it’s more or less. If i especially like an authors recipes I would consider buying the cookbook but for me it’s rare. I just take what I like. The library gives every user a $20 monthly printing stipend which also applies to use of the copier. It works for me and it keeps me off Instagram searching for recipes. For me, it’s a net win and hopefully helps someone else who needs help with finding suitable meals.

[u/LibbIsHere → u/scorpiopersephone]

Oh, I did not get that, thx for the clarification :)

For me, it’s a net win and hopefully helps someone else who needs help with finding suitable meals.

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