Cookbooks used to be THE thing, but now they seem to be on the decline thanks to the wonderful World Wide Web. While my family only found recipes through cookbooks and writing them down on index cards, I can find recipes online for any cuisine, occasion, allergy, and season from the top chefs to the everyday experimenters. The best part about this new wave of cookbooks is that they're easy to find, the possibilities are endless, and they're free! Whether you're on Pinterest, Facebook or Google you will find hundreds of recipes that match your dinner ideas or snack cravings.
Every week I plan out my meals to help me stay on track and keep me from going to the Taco Bell right next to my apartment. My Sunday afternoon ritual is browsing through Pinterest or my saved videos on Facebook for healthy, simple and delicious recipes I can cook throughout the week. Some of my favorite online recipes have been Chicken Fried Rice, Cajun Chicken Pasta, and Chocolate Banana Muffins.
Don't get me wrong, I love the visual appeal of a cookbook when I flip through the pages and see the beautiful pictures. Whenever I'm in a bookstore or a cute boutique, I'm always tempted to buy all the cookbooks, but I just can't get myself to spend $20-$30 when I can look up recipes on my laptop, phone, or tablet. This doesn't mean that cookbooks will be gone forever. Just like books, their sales are dropping but there are still some loyal cookbook lovers that aren't giving in to the digital craze.
Check out my favorite recipe sites! Go to http://damndelicious.net/ and http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/
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