Good recipes, famous quotes and simple, sound advice for cookbook gift for newlyweds?

Question

My daughter, niece and I are assembling a cookbook for my nephew's fiancee. Any great ideas for recipes, funny jokes, famous "one liners" and good marriage advice, etc.?

Already have some good material, but your help with this project will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

If you can find it a cookbook by Peg Braken titled :I Hate To Cook" is a good bet.  My wife has been using one for the past 39 years and still depends on it for help.

Answer 2

My favorite cooking quote:

"I love cooking with wine.  Sometimes I even put it in the food." --Anonymous

Others:

“My mother was a good recreational cook, but what she basically believed about cooking was that if you worked hard and prospered, someone else would do it for you.” --Nora Ephron

"Food is an important part of a balanced diet." --Fran Liebowitz

"Cooking Rule... If at first you don't succeed, order pizza." --Anonymous

"Never eat more than you can lift." --Miss Piggy

"You know it's a good recipe if it starts with a stick of butter." --Paula Deen

Answer 3

I would put a few recipes in there that are from the same country or culture that she is.  As far as advice, never fight over the small things, yes the dishes won't wash themselves and garbage won't take itself out, but in the long run, how worth it is it to fight over dishes and garbage?

Answer 4

my mom and my husband's mom made me a cookbook and put in family recipes as well as easy recipes.